tổng cục trưởng

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Director General: The head or chief administrator of a "Tổng cục" (a General Department or a high-level directorate within the government or a large organization). This is a senior leadership position, typically in a state administrative agency.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Ông ấy được bổ nhiệm làm Tổng cục trưởng Tổng cục Du lịch. (He was appointed as the Director General of the General Department of Tourism.)
    • Tổng cục trưởng Tổng cục Hải quan chủ trì cuộc họp. (The Director General of the General Department of Customs chaired the meeting.)
Advanced Usage
  • The title is specific to the Vietnamese administrative system. The equivalent in other countries might be "Director General," "Commissioner," or "Administrator" depending on the agency's function.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tổng cục (n): General Department. The central-level agency that the "Tổng cục trưởng" leads.
  • Cục trưởng (n): Director of a "Cục" (Department or Bureau), a lower-level agency than a "Tổng cục."
Synonyms
  • Director General: The most direct equivalent.
  • Commissioner: Used for some specific agencies (e.g., tax, customs).
  • Head of Directorate: A descriptive synonym.
Related Terms
  • Bộ trưởng (n): Minister. A higher-ranking position, heading a ministry ("Bộ"), which may oversee several "Tổng cục."
  • Chánh Văn phòng (n): Chief of Office. A different senior administrative role.