thượng cấp
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Definition
- Noun:
- Higher rank: A person or group of people who hold a position of authority or seniority within an organizational hierarchy, such as in the military, government, or a company. It refers to one's superiors or those at a higher level of command.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy luôn tôn trọng và tuân theo mệnh lệnh từ thượng cấp. (He always respects and follows orders from his superiors.)
- Mọi quyết định quan trọng đều phải được thượng cấp phê duyệt. (All important decisions must be approved by higher-ranking officials.)
- Báo cáo này cần gửi ngay cho thượng cấp. (This report needs to be sent to the higher-ups immediately.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thượng cấp" is formal and is commonly used in official, military, or strict corporate contexts to denote the chain of command. It implies a structured hierarchy where obedience and reporting are required.
Variants and Related Words
Cấp trên (n): A more common and contemporary synonym for "thượng cấp," also meaning "superiors" or "higher level."
- Chúng tôi đang chờ ý kiến từ cấp trên. (We are waiting for feedback from the higher-ups.)
Lãnh đạo (n): Leadership; leaders. This word focuses more on the role of leading rather than just hierarchical position.
- Lãnh đạo công ty sẽ có cuộc họp vào chiều nay. (The company leadership will have a meeting this afternoon.)
Synonyms
- Superiors: People of higher rank or position.
- Higher-ups: An informal term for people in positions of authority.
- Senior management: The group of executives responsible for managing an organization.
Related Idioms
- While there is no direct idiom with "thượng cấp", a related concept is:
- Trên bảo dưới nghe: Literally "the above commands, the below listens." It describes a top-down hierarchy where subordinates obey their superiors without question.
- Trong quân đội, nguyên tắc "trên bảo dưới nghe" là rất quan trọng. (In the military, the principle of "the above commands, the below listens" is very important.)