phó thủ tướng
Definition
- Noun:
- Deputy Prime Minister: A high-ranking government official who is the principal assistant and substitute for the Prime Minister. This person is typically a member of the cabinet and may oversee specific ministries or coordinate major policy areas.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Phó thủ tướng sẽ chủ trì cuộc họp thay cho thủ tướng. (The Deputy Prime Minister will chair the meeting in place of the Prime Minister.)
- Ông ấy đã được bổ nhiệm làm phó thủ tướng. (He was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister.)
- Phó thủ tướng phụ trách lĩnh vực kinh tế. (The Deputy Prime Minister in charge of economic affairs.)
Advanced Usage
- The title is often part of a longer formal title specifying responsibilities, e.g., (Permanent Deputy Prime Minister) or (Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Culture and Social Affairs).
Variants and Related Words
- Thủ tướng (n): Prime Minister, Premier.
- Phó Chủ tịch (n): Vice Chairman / Vice Chairperson.
- Bộ trưởng (n): Minister (of a ministry).
Synonyms
- Vice-Premier
- Deputy Premier
Notes on Usage
- "Phó thủ tướng" is a compound noun. It is commonly written in lowercase (), but in official documents and titles, it is often capitalized ().
- In a Vietnamese government context, there can be multiple Deputy Prime Ministers serving simultaneously, each with different portfolios.