đại bản doanh

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The Vietnamese word "đại bản doanh" can be translated to "general headquarters" in English. It refers to the central location or main office of an organization, especially in a military or large corporate context. This is where important decisions are made, and where leaders and key personnel work.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "đại bản doanh" when discussing military organizations, large companies, or any significant group that has a central office.
• It is often used to indicate the place where leadership and strategic planning occur.

Example:

• "Đại bản doanh của quân đội nằm ở Hà Nội." (The general headquarters of the army is located in Hanoi.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex discussions, "đại bản doanh" can be used metaphorically to describe any central hub of activity, not just military or corporate settings. For instance, you might refer to a major university's administration office as its "đại bản doanh" when discussing academic policies.

Word Variants:

• "bản doanh" (headquarters) - can be used in a more general context without the "đại," but it does not imply the same level of importance.
• "tổng hành dinh" - another term that means "general headquarters," often used interchangeably with "đại bản doanh."

Different Meanings:

While "đại bản doanh" primarily refers to a headquarters, in a more abstract sense, it can also imply a place of control or a major center of operations for any activity or organization.

Synonyms:

• "tổng hành dinh" (general headquarters)
• "trụ sở chính" (main office or head office) - broader usage, can apply to various organizations.

Academic

1. general Headquarters