Definition

1. Noun:
   • Train conductor / Train manager: The person in charge of a train, its crew, and its operations during a journey. This is a historical or formal term for the chief official on a passenger train.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Xa trưởng ra hiệu cho tàu khởi hành. (The train conductor gave the signal for the train to depart.)
  • Mọi vấn đề trên tàu đều do xa trưởng quyết định. (All matters on the train are decided by the train manager.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "xa trưởng" is specific to railway operations and is considered a more formal or older job title. In modern contexts, terms like trưởng tàu are more commonly used.

Variants and Related Words

• Trưởng tàu (n): Modern term for train conductor/manager.
• Nhân viên đường sắt (n): Railway employee.
• Lái tàu (n): Train driver/engineer (a different role from the conductor).

Synonyms

• Train conductor
• Train manager
• Chief conductor

Notes on Usage

• "Xa trưởng" is a compound noun from "xe lửa/xa" (train) and "trưởng" (chief, head). It is a dated term primarily encountered in historical documents or formal contexts related to the Vietnamese railway system. For contemporary language, "trưởng tàu" is recommended.