đội phó

Đội phó hướng dẫn các thành viên mới trong đội bóng.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Deputy team leader / Vice-captain: A person who is second in command within a team, group, or squad. The "đội phó" assists the leader ("đội trưởng") and assumes leadership responsibilities in the leader's absence.
   • Assistant head of a unit: Commonly used in structured groups like sports teams, youth units (e.g., Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Brigade), work crews, or project teams.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy được bầu làm đội phó của đội bóng. (He was elected as the deputy captain of the football team.)
  • Đội phó sẽ chủ trì cuộc họp khi đội trưởng vắng mặt. (The deputy team leader will chair the meeting when the captain is absent.)
  • Trong Đội Thiếu niên Tiền phong, em Hoa là đội phó. (In the Young Pioneer Brigade, Hoa is the vice-squad leader.)

Advanced Usage

• The role of "đội phó" is formalized in many Vietnamese organizational structures, denoting a clear chain of command.
• In a corporate project team context, "đội phó" may be equivalent to an "assistant team manager" or "deputy project lead."

Variants and Related Words

• Đội trưởng (n): Team leader, captain, head of the unit.
  • Đội trưởng chịu trách nhiệm phê duyệt kế hoạch. (The team leader is responsible for approving the plan.)

Synonyms

• Deputy leader
• Vice-captain
• Second-in-command
• Assistant team leader

Related Terms

• Phó phòng: Deputy head of a department.
• Phó giám đốc: Deputy director.
• Thủ quân: Captain (often used specifically in sports).