phó lãnh sự

Ông ấy được bổ nhiệm làm phó lãnh sự tại thành phố cảng.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Vice-consul: A diplomatic officer who ranks below a consul and assists the consul in their duties. A vice-consul may be in charge of a vice-consulate or represent their country's consular interests under the authority of a consul.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy được bổ nhiệm làm phó lãnh sự tại thành phố cảng. (He was appointed as the vice-consul in the port city.)
  • Phó lãnh sự sẽ thay mặt lãnh sự giải quyết các vấn đề về thị thực. (The vice-consul will represent the consul in handling visa matters.)

Advanced Usage

• The role of a phó lãnh sự often involves specific administrative or ceremonial functions delegated by the head consul, such as certifying documents or assisting citizens abroad.

Variants and Related Words

• Lãnh sự (n): consul. The senior diplomatic officer in charge of a consulate.
• Tổng lãnh sự (n): consul-general. The head of a consulate-general.
• Lãnh sự quán (n): consulate. The office or building where a consul works.

Synonyms

• Deputy consul: A direct synonym for vice-consul.
• Consular officer: A broader term for any official performing consular duties.

Related Terms

• Nhiệm vụ lãnh sự (n): consular duties. The official responsibilities of a consular officer.
• Công hàm (n): diplomatic note. A formal communication between diplomatic missions.