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元首
yuánshǒu
Description
“元首”是指一个国家最高的领导人，比如总统或国王。
"元首" refers to the highest leader of a country, such as a president or king.
这个词比较正式，常在新闻里出现。
This word is quite formal and often appears in the news.
Meanings
元首yuánshǒu
head of state (of a country)
两国元首在北京见面。
The two heads of state met in Beijing.
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Notes
- Etymology
元 (first, chief) + 首 (head), literally "chief head," i.e. the top leader.
- Nuance
formal, mostly used in news and diplomacy, not casual speech.
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