Definition
总理 (zǒnglǐ) refers to the head of government — the premier or prime minister. It is distinct from 主席 (zhǔxí), which denotes a chairperson or president, often the head of state or a committee. In political contexts, 总理 leads the cabinet, while 主席 holds a higher ceremonial or leadership role.
noun
premierprime minister
Measure word · 个, 位, 名
Examples
- 总理。Zhè wèi zǒng lǐ zhèngzài huìjiàn wàiguó jìzhě.This premier is meeting with foreign journalists.
- 总理。Zhège zǒng lǐ zuótiān xuānbù le xīn de zhèngcè.This premier announced new policies yesterday.
- 总理。Yì míng zǒng lǐ chūxí guójì huìyì.A premier attended the international conference.
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