tổng công trình sư
Definition
- Noun:
- Chief Architect / Chief Engineer: The principal professional in charge of the overall design, technical direction, and construction supervision of a major, complex engineering project or architectural work. This role carries ultimate technical responsibility.
- Mastermind / Principal Architect (figurative): The leading planner or key strategist behind a large-scale, complex undertaking, such as a policy, economic plan, or organizational strategy.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy là tổng công trình sư của tòa nhà chọc trời này. (He is the chief architect of this skyscraper.)
- Tổng công trình sư phải ký tên và đóng dấu vào bản vẽ thi công. (The chief engineer must sign and seal the construction drawings.)
- Bà được coi là tổng công trình sư của cải cách giáo dục. (She is considered the mastermind of the educational reforms.)
Advanced Usage
- The term implies a high level of authority, expertise, and comprehensive oversight. It is used for projects of significant scale and importance, such as bridges, dams, highways, urban planning projects, or national economic programs.
Variants and Related Words
- Kiến trúc sư trưởng (n): Chief Architect (often more specific to architectural design).
- Kỹ sư trưởng (n): Chief Engineer (can be for a specific component or system within the larger project).
Synonyms
- Chief Architect
- Chief Engineer
- Principal Designer
- Mastermind (figurative)
Related Concepts
- Quy hoạch tổng thể (n): Master planning.
- Thiết kế cơ sở (n): Basic design.
- Tổng thầu (n): General contractor (a different role, focused on construction execution rather than design authority).