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Meaning
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A high-ranking officer in the military, specifically above a lieutenant and below a major.
vi Anh ấy vừa được thăng cấp lên đại uý quân đội.
en He has just been promoted to army captain.
A naval officer rank, specifically one that is equivalent to a captain in the army.
vi Vị đại uý hải quân đang chỉ huy con tàu tiến ra khơi.
en The naval lieutenant is commanding the ship out to sea.