tổng thanh tra
Definition
- Noun:
- Inspector General: A high-ranking official whose duty is to oversee, audit, and investigate the activities of government agencies or organizations across an entire nation or large system to ensure legality, efficiency, and proper conduct.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy được bổ nhiệm làm Tổng thanh tra Chính phủ. (He was appointed as the Government Inspector General.)
- Văn phòng Tổng thanh tra vừa công bố một báo cáo điều tra. (The Office of the Inspector General has just published an investigation report.)
- Mọi khiếu nại đã được chuyển đến tổng thanh tra. (All complaints were forwarded to the inspector general.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often part of an official title, such as "Tổng thanh tra Chính phủ" (Government Inspector General) or "Tổng thanh tra Ngân hàng Nhà nước" (Inspector General of the State Bank).
- It implies the highest level of internal audit and investigative authority within a governmental or institutional hierarchy.
Variants and Related Words
- Thanh tra (n): Inspector. A general term for an official who conducts inspections.
- Đoàn thanh tra sẽ đến làm việc vào tuần tới. (The inspection team will arrive to work next week.)
- Thanh tra viên (n): Inspector (referring to the person holding the position).
- Cơ quan thanh tra (n): Inspectorate, inspection body.
Synonyms
- Inspector General: The direct equivalent.
- Chief Inspector: A close synonym, though sometimes implying a slightly narrower scope.
- Ombudsman: A related concept, though an ombudsman typically handles public complaints, while an inspector general focuses on systemic audits and investigations.
Related Terms
- Kiểm tra (v): To check, to test. Less formal and comprehensive than "thanh tra."
- Giám sát (v/n): To supervise, supervision. Focuses on monitoring ongoing activities.
- Điều tra (v): To investigate. Often a key function of an inspector general's office.