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guān

Description

「官」这个字常常指政府里工作、有权力的人。

The character "官" often refers to people who work in the government and have power.

我们说「官员」、「当官」,都用到这个字。

We use the character "官" in words like "官员" (official) and "当官" (to hold office).

Meanings

guān

government official; officer

他是一个大官。

He is a high-ranking official.

guān

official; governmental (in nature)

这是官方的消息。

This is official news.

guān

organ (of the body), as in 器官

眼睛是重要的器官。

The eyes are important organs.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    as a standalone noun 官 sounds a bit old or formal; modern speech prefers 官员 or 干部.

  • Etymology

    originally meant a government post or building; extended to officials and, in 器官, bodily organs.

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