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giám đốc
/zamˈɗok/
director
Ông Nguyễn là giám đốc của công ty.
Mr. Nguyen is the director of the company.
Business
formal
A person who manages or oversees the operations of an organization, department, or project.
Giám đốc đã tổ chức một cuộc họp để thảo luận về kế hoạch kinh doanh.
The director held a meeting to discuss the business plan.
In Vietnamese, 'giám đốc' is a formal title used in business and organizational contexts.
Collocations
giám đốc điều hànhexecutive directorgiám đốc điều hành tổng công tyCEOgiám đốc bộ phậndepartment director
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Formal Usage
'Giám đốc' is a formal title and should be used in professional contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
Gold Rule
Title Capitalization
In Vietnamese, 'giám đốc' is not capitalized unless it is part of a proper noun (e.g., 'Giám đốc Nguyễn').
Word Origin
From 'giám' (to supervise) + 'đốc' (to lead). The term is a compound noun used to denote a leadership position in organizations.
Usage Notes
'Giám đốc' is a formal title and is typically used in professional settings. It is equivalent to 'director' in English and is often used in business, government, and educational institutions.
Word Breakdown
giám
to supervise
rootđốc
to lead
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh