toàn quyền
[twaːn˨˩ kwiən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) full executive power
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a governor-general
Examples
Toàn quyền Đông Dươnga governor-general of French Indochina
Toàn quyền Canadaa governor-general of Canada
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) plenipotentiary
Examples
đại sứ đặc mệnh toàn quyềnan ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “toàn quyền” mean?
(noun) full executive power
Is “toàn quyền” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.