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thiếu tá

Pronunciation Northern /tʰiəw˧˥ taː˧˥/ Central /tʰiə̰w˩˧ ta̰ː˩˧/ Southern /tʰiəw˧˥ taː˧˥/
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major
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major

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major

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
major Occupations & WorkplaceTheme

A middle-ranking commissioned officer in the military, usually positioned between captain and lieutenant colonel.

vi Anh ấy vừa được thăng cấp lên thiếu tá.

en He was recently promoted to major.

lieutenant commander

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
lieutenant commander

A naval officer rank that is equivalent in status to a major in the army.

vi Vị thiếu tá hải quân đang chỉ huy con tàu.

en The lieutenant commander is commanding the ship.

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thiếu / tá
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