thượng thư
[tʰɨəŋ˧˨ʔ tʰɨ˧˧]
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
(noun) position title: secretary; chief of staff
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “thượng thư” mean?
(noun) position title: secretary; chief of staff
Is “thượng thư” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.