trưởng kíp
Definition
- Noun:
- Foreman / Crew leader: The person who is in charge of a small team or crew of workers, especially in manual labor, construction, or technical maintenance contexts. This role involves supervising the team's daily tasks and operations.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy là trưởng kíp sửa chữa đường ống. (He is the foreman of the pipeline repair crew.)
- Trưởng kíp phân công nhiệm vụ cho từng công nhân. (The crew leader assigns tasks to each worker.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to a hands-on, operational leadership role, distinct from higher management positions. It implies direct, on-site supervision.
Variants and Related Words
- Tổ trưởng (n): Team leader, a similar role often used in manufacturing or assembly lines.
- Quản đốc (n): Supervisor or superintendent, typically overseeing a larger area or multiple teams.
Synonyms
- Foreman
- Crew chief
- Team leader
- Gang boss
Related Terms
- Kíp (n): A shift or a crew of workers.
- Công nhân (n): Worker, laborer.