tại chức

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The Vietnamese word "tại chức" is an adjective that describes someone who is currently holding a position or office, especially in a government or organization. It means "incumbent" or "in service."

Basic Definition

• "Tại chức" refers to someone who is actively serving in their role or position, rather than being a former official or someone who is not currently in that role.

Usage Instructions

• You can use "tại chức" to describe people who are currently in office, such as a president, a mayor, or any other official. It emphasizes their active status.

Example Sentence

• "Ông ấy là một bộ trưởng tại chức."Translation: "He is an incumbent minister."

Advanced Usage

• In more complex sentences, "tại chức" can be used to contrast with "nguyên chức," which means "former" or "ex-officio." For example:
  • "Bà ấy từng là giám đốc tại chức của công ty."Translation: "She was the incumbent director of the company."

Word Variants

• There aren't direct variants of "tại chức," but related terms include:
  • "Nguyên chức" - Formerly in office.
  • "Đương chức" - Another term that can mean "currently in office," often used interchangeably with "tại chức" in some contexts.

Different Meanings

• "Tại chức" is primarily used in the context of holding a position. It does not have multiple meanings but is specifically related to the active status of an official.

Synonyms

• Some synonyms for "tại chức" include:
  • "Đương nhiệm" - Incumbent (another term with the same meaning).
  • "Đương chức" - Currently in office.

Academic

adj

1. in office, incumbent. in service