使节

使節

shǐjié

noun #28,571

Measure Word

一位使节 wèi

Meanings

1 diplomatic envoy
2 emissary; ambassador-level representative

Characters

to send; to make; envoy; to use

festival; node; section; integrity; envoy's staff (historical)

Examples

两国互派使节，建立了外交关系。

Liǎng guó hù pài shǐjié, jiànlìle wàijiāo guānxi.

The two countries exchanged envoys and established diplomatic relations.

联合国使节访问了冲突地区。

Liánhéguó shǐjié fǎngwènle chōngtū dìqū.

A UN envoy visited the conflict zone.

Tips

usage

使节 is a broader term than 大使 (ambassador). It includes ambassadors, ministers plenipotentiary, and other official diplomatic representatives. 使节团 refers to a diplomatic mission or delegation.

Stroke Order

使 shǐ

节 jié