xứng chức
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To be worthy of one's position: To possess the necessary qualities, competence, or merit to deserve the role or office one holds.
- To be up to the task: To have the required ability to perform the duties of a position effectively.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Ông ấy là một vị lãnh đạo xứng chức. (He is a leader worthy of his position.)
- Cô ấy làm việc rất chuyên nghiệp, hoàn toàn xứng chức. (She works very professionally and is completely up to the task.)
- Hội đồng quản trị tin rằng ứng viên mới sẽ xứng chức. (The board of directors believes the new candidate will be worthy of the post.)
Advanced Usage
- This phrase is often used in formal, evaluative contexts concerning professional, political, or official roles. It implies a judgment of someone's fitness for their specific duties.
Variants and Related Words
- Xứng đáng (adj): deserving, worthy.
- Anh ấy xứng đáng nhận phần thưởng. (He deserves the reward.)
- Xứng tầm (adj/phrase): commensurate, of a stature matching something.
- Công trình kiến trúc này xứng tầm quốc tế. (This architectural work is of international stature.)
Synonyms
- To be competent for the role: Having the necessary skills.
- To merit the office: To deserve the position based on qualification.
- To be fit for the duty: To be suitable for the responsibilities.
Related Idioms
- Xứng mặt anh hùng: To be worthy of the title "hero"; to live up to a heroic reputation.
- Hành động của anh ấy thật xứng mặt anh hùng. (His action was truly worthy of a hero.)