phó lí

Ông phó lí đang thảo luận công việc với lý trưởng trong nhà cộng đồng.

Definition

1. Noun (historical):
   • Deputy chief (of a village): An assistant or second-in-command to the head of a village (lý trưởng) in the traditional Vietnamese administrative system.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy từng giữ chức phó lí trong làng. (He once held the position of deputy village chief.)
  • Phó lí hỗ trợ lý trưởng quản lý công việc làng xã. (The deputy chief assisted the village chief in managing communal affairs.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "phó lí" is largely archaic and is primarily encountered in historical texts or discussions about Vietnam's pre-modern administrative structure.

Variants and Related Words

• Lý trưởng (n): Village chief. The principal official whom the assisted.
• Phó (n): A prefix meaning "deputy" or "vice-", used in various official titles (e.g., - vice chairman).

Synonyms

• Deputy head: A person who is second in command.
• Assistant chief: A person who assists the leader.

Notes on Usage

• "Phó lí" is a historical term. In modern contexts, equivalent positions would use contemporary administrative titles.