phó tổng thống
Definition
- Noun:
- Vice President: The elected or appointed official who is second in rank to the president in a republic. This person is typically first in the presidential line of succession and may have specific duties assigned by the president or constitution.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Phó tổng thống sẽ đọc diễn văn vào ngày mai. (The Vice President will deliver a speech tomorrow.)
- Bà ấy đã từng là phó tổng thống trong hai nhiệm kỳ. (She served as Vice President for two terms.)
- Phó tổng thống chủ trì cuộc họp khi tổng thống vắng mặt. (The Vice President chairs the meeting in the President's absence.)
Advanced Usage
- The role and power of a Vice President can vary significantly between different countries and political systems.
- In some systems, the Vice President primarily serves a ceremonial role, while in others, they may preside over a legislative body or take on important administrative portfolios.
Variants and Related Words
- Phó Tổng thống đương nhiệm (n): Incumbent Vice President.
- Phó Tổng thống tân cử (n): Vice President-elect.
- Văn phòng Phó Tổng thống (n): Office of the Vice President.
Synonyms
- Second-in-command (general term for the person ranked directly below the leader).
- Deputy President.
Related Idioms
- : To hold the office of Vice President.
- Ông ấy giữ chức phó tổng thống từ năm 2020. (He has held the office of Vice President since 2020.)