phó đô đốc
Definition
- Noun:
- Vice Admiral: A high-ranking naval officer, typically one rank below an admiral ("đô đốc") and above a rear admiral ("chuẩn đô đốc"). It is a senior military rank in the navy.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy vừa được thăng cấp lên phó đô đốc. (He was just promoted to vice admiral.)
- Phó đô đốc chỉ huy hạm đội tàu chiến. (The vice admiral commanded the fleet of warships.)
Advanced Usage
- The rank is part of a standard naval officer hierarchy. The specific responsibilities and authority of a vice admiral can vary by country but generally involve commanding a major fleet or serving as a deputy to the fleet admiral.
Variants and Related Words
- Đô đốc (n): Admiral.
- Chuẩn đô đốc (n): Rear Admiral.
- Đô đốc Hạm đội (n): Fleet Admiral.
Synonyms
- Vice Admiral (the direct and standard equivalent in English).
Related Terms
- Cấp bậc hải quân (n): Naval rank.
- Sĩ quan chỉ huy (n): Commanding officer.