Korean word

부회장

Pronunciation

Romanizationpuhoejang

Meaning

  • nounvice president

Example

그는 우리 동아리 부회장이에요.keu neun u ri tong a ri pu hoe jang i e yo

He is our club's vice president.

Illustration for 부회장 (vice president)

More examples

우리 동아리는 신임 부회장을 축하했다.u ri tong a ri neun si nim pu hoe jang eul chu ka haet tta

Our club congratulated the new vice president.

Core concept

The officer just below the president who helps manage the group and fills in for the president.

Common phrases

  • 신임 부회장si nim pu hoe jang

    newly appointed vice president

  • 부회장 선거pu hoe jang seon geo

    vice president election

  • 부회장 임명pu hoe jang im myeong

    appointment of a vice president

Similar words

회장hoejang: The head of a group who guides major decisions and represents the group outside.
총무chongmu: The administrative role responsible for coordinating records, messages, supplies, and spending.

Definition in Korean

동아리·협회·회사 등 여러 단체에서 회장을 돕고 행사나 회의에서 회장을 대신해 역할을 수행하는 직책tong a ri hyeo poe hoe sa teung yeo reo tan che e seo hoe jang eul top kko haeng sa na hoe ui e seo hoe jang eul tae sin hae yeo ka reul su haeng ha neun chik chaek

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements for deputy and organization head, creating a title for someone who supports and can stand in for the leader.

Usage tips

  • The English title vice president covers this role, but Korean uses it naturally for many kinds of groups, including informal clubs and associations.

Related words

  • 부회장직puhoejangjikoffice of vice presidentnoun
  • 수석부회장suseokppuhoejangchief vice presidentnoun
  • 부회장단puhoejangdanvice presidentsnoun

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