thủ trưởng
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Definition
- Noun:
- Chief officer, head, leader: "Thủ trưởng" refers to the person who holds the highest position of leadership and responsibility in an agency, organization, or working unit. It is a formal and respectful term used within official, administrative, or military contexts in Vietnam.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thủ trưởng đơn vị sẽ chủ trì cuộc họp. (The unit chief will chair the meeting.)
- Mọi quyết định quan trọng đều phải được thủ trưởng phê duyệt. (All important decisions must be approved by the head/leader.)
- Chúng tôi báo cáo kết quả công việc lên thủ trưởng. (We report the work results to our chief officer.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is inherently formal and denotes a position of authority within a structured hierarchy. It is commonly used in government offices, military units, state-owned enterprises, and similar official institutions.
- It is often used in direct address or reference, similar to "Sir/Ma'am" when speaking to a superior in a command structure, e.g., "Thưa thủ trưởng..." (Respected chief/sir...).
Variants and Related Words
- Lãnh đạo (n): Leader, leadership. A more general term for leadership or a leader, not necessarily confined to the single highest position in a specific unit.
- Trưởng phòng (n): Department head, manager. Refers specifically to the head of a department or section.
- Chỉ huy (n/v): Commander/to command. Often used in military or police contexts for someone who gives commands.
Synonyms
- Người đứng đầu: The person at the head/leader.
- Trưởng cơ quan/đơn vị: Head of the agency/unit.
- Sếp (n, informal): Boss. This is a more casual, colloquial term.
Related Phrases
- Thủ trưởng trực tiếp: Direct superior/officer in charge.
- Thủ trưởng đơn vị: Unit chief/head.
- Thủ trưởng cơ quan: Agency head/director.
Notes on Meaning
- The term strictly refers to the singular highest-ranking person in a specific organizational unit. It is not typically used for multiple leaders or in informal, non-hierarchical settings.
- Its usage reflects the formal and hierarchical nature of many Vietnamese organizations. The equivalent in English can vary by context: "chief," "head," "director," "commanding officer," or "superintendent."