substantive position with real authority
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
a substantive position with real power and responsibilities; an actual post with executive authority (as opposed to an honorary or nominal title)
formalCommonly used in bureaucratic, governmental, or organizational contexts to distinguish from honorary positions (虚职) or nominal titles. Emphasizes that the holder has actual executive power and concrete responsibilities rather than just a rank or title.
Tā他
suī虽
rán然
shì是
bù部
zhǎng长
，
dàn但
zhǐ只
shì是
guà挂
míng名
，
bìng并
bù不
dān担
rèn任
shí实
zhí职
。
Although he holds the title of minister, he is merely a figurehead and does not hold an actual position with real authority.
Shí实
zhí职
gàn干
bù部
bì必
xū须
měi每
tiān天
dào到
gǎng岗
chǔ处
lǐ理
jù具
tǐ体
shì事
wù务
。
Cadres in substantive posts must report for duty every day to handle concrete matters.
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Tā她
bèi被
rèn任
mìng命
wéi为
shí实
zhí职
fù副
jú局
zhǎng长
，
yōng拥
yǒu有
rén人
shì事
hé和
cái财
wù务
shěn审
pī批
quán权
。
She was appointed to the substantive position of vice director, with authority over personnel and financial approvals.
Shí实
zhí职
yǔ与
xū虚
zhí职
de的
dài待
yù遇
chā差
bié别
hěn很
dà大
。
There is a substantial difference in benefits between substantive positions and honorary posts.