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宰相
zǎixiàng
Description
“宰相”是古代帮助皇帝管理国家的最大的官。
"宰相" was the highest official who helped the emperor govern the country in ancient times.
现在我们常在历史书或电视剧里看到这个词。
Nowadays, we often see the word "宰相" in history books or TV dramas.
Meanings
宰相zǎixiàng
prime minister; chancellor (in ancient China)
他是皇帝身边最重要的宰相。
He is the most important prime minister by the emperor's side.
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Notes
- Etymology
宰 (to manage/steward) + 相 (assistant/minister), i.e. the chief aide managing state affairs.
- Nuance
a historical term; modern heads of government use 总理 or 首相 instead.
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