tổng thư ký
Definition
- Noun:
- Secretary-General: The chief administrative officer of a large organization, association, or international body, responsible for its central operations and executive functions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy được bầu làm Tổng thư ký Liên Hợp Quốc. (He was elected as the Secretary-General of the United Nations.)
- Tổng thư ký của tổ chức đó điều hành mọi hoạt động hàng ngày. (The Secretary-General of that organization manages all daily activities.)
Advanced Usage
- The title "Tổng thư ký" is often used in political parties, trade unions, and international institutions to denote the highest-ranking secretary or chief executive officer, distinct from a ceremonial president or chairperson.
Variants and Related Words
- Thư ký (n): secretary. A general term for someone who handles correspondence and administrative tasks.
- Cô ấy làm thư ký cho giám đốc. (She works as a secretary for the director.)
Synonyms
- Secretary-General: The primary and most direct equivalent.
- Chief Secretary: Used in some governmental or organizational contexts.
Related Terms
- Tổng bí thư (n): General Secretary. A very similar title, often used specifically for the head of a communist party (e.g., Tổng Bí thư Đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam). While sometimes used interchangeably with "Tổng thư ký" in certain contexts, "Tổng bí thư" typically carries a stronger political party leadership connotation.