Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • Council of National Affairs, Cabinet: The central government or the highest executive and administrative body in certain countries, most notably used to refer to the State Council of the People's Republic of China. It can also refer to a cabinet or similar high-level council in other nations.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Quốc vụ viện Trung Quốc vừa thông qua một chính sách mới. (The Chinese State Council just passed a new policy.)
  • Chức năng của quốc vụ viện ở nước đó tương tự như nội các. (The function of the Council of National Affairs in that country is similar to a cabinet.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is a formal, official title for a governing body. Its specific powers and structure depend entirely on the political system of the country using it.

Variants and Related Words

• Nội các (n): Cabinet. Often used as a more general term for the senior decision-making body in a government.

  • Nội các của Thủ tướng đã họp khẩn cấp. (The Prime Minister's cabinet held an emergency meeting.)

• Chính phủ (n): Government. A broader term for the governing authority of a state.

  • Chính phủ Việt Nam ban hành nhiều nghị định. (The Vietnamese Government issues many decrees.)

Synonyms

• State Council: Specifically for the People's Republic of China.
• Cabinet: A body of high-ranking state officials, typically representing the executive branch.
• Executive Council: A similar high-level administrative body.

Related Terms

• Quốc vụ khanh (n): A title often translated as "Secretary of State" or "Minister of State," typically a high-ranking official within a or cabinet.
  • Quốc vụ khanh phụ trách đối ngoại. (The Minister of State is in charge of foreign affairs.)

1. Council of National Affairs, Cabinet (in some countries)