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总理
zǒnglǐ
Description
总理是一个国家政府里级别很高的官员，负责管理国家的日常事务。
A 总理 is a high-ranking official in a country's government, responsible for managing the country's daily affairs.
很多国家都有总理，他常常在电视新闻里出现。
Many countries have a 总理, who often appears on TV news.
Meanings
总理zǒnglǐ
prime minister; premier (head of government)
我们国家的总理今天来了。
Our country's prime minister came today.
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Notes
- Etymology
总 (overall) + 理 (to manage), literally "one who manages everything."
- Nuance
In China, 总理 is the head of government; the 主席 is the head of state.
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