副總統 / 副总统
fùzǒngtǒng
The English phrase "vice president" can be translated into Chinese as 副總統 / 副总统 (fùzǒngtǒng). If unsure, use 副總統 / 副总统. Wiktionary also lists 副主席 (fùzhǔxí).
Meaning: deputy to a president (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 副總統 / 副总统 | fùzǒngtǒng |
| 副主席 | fùzhǔxí |
This term is used to describe a deputy to a president.
What does it mean word for word?
The character 副 (fù) means deputy, vice or second-in-command.
Which one should you use?
Use 副總統 (fùzǒngtǒng) specifically for the vice president of a nation. In contrast, use 副主席 (fùzhǔxí) for a vice president or vice chairman of an organization, such as a company or a committee.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form 副總統 is the standard written form used in Taiwan and other regions using traditional characters. The form 副总统 is the standard written form used in Mainland China and other regions using simplified characters.
How do you pronounce it?
fùzǒngtǒng
Did you know?
- In a political context, using 副 (fù) is strictly for a formal deputy, but in casual conversation, a 'second-in-command' might be described using terms like 二把手 (èr bǎ shǒu), literally 'the second handle'.
- The character 主 (zhǔ) in 副主席 means 'lord' or 'master'. Thus, a vice president of an organization is literally a 'deputy master'.
- The word for 'president' in 副總統 is 總統 (zǒngtǒng), which literally translates to 'general controller' or 'general manager'.
Examples in context
- 很荣幸向副主席请教一些问题。It's an honor to seek advice from the vice president.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vice president” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
