地方官

dìfānguān

noun #29,640

Measure Word

一位地方官 wèi

Meanings

1 local official
2 regional government officer

Characters

earth; land; place

direction; region; local

official; government officer

Examples

古代的地方官负责维护地方秩序和征收赋税。

Gǔdài de dìfānguān fùzé wéihù dìfāng zhìxù hé zhēngshōu fùshuì.

In ancient times, local officials were responsible for maintaining order and collecting taxes.

这位地方官因廉洁奉公而深受百姓爱戴。

Zhè wèi dìfānguān yīn liánjié fènggōng ér shēn shòu bǎixìng àidài.

This local official was deeply loved by the people for his integrity and dedication.

Tips

history

In imperial China, 地方官 referred to magistrates (知县, 知府) who governed at county or prefecture level, serving as judge, tax collector, and administrator all in one.

Stroke Order

地 dì

方 fāng

官 guān