幕僚

mùliáo
noun #14,753

Meanings

  1. 1 aide
  2. 2 advisor (to a top official)
  3. 3 staff member (of a leader's inner circle)

Examples

HSK 6
Tā shì jiāngjūn zuì xìnrèn de mùliáo.
He was the general's most trusted advisor.
HSK 7-9
Zǒngtǒng de mùliáo men zhèngzài zhǔnbèi yǎnjiǎnggǎo.
The president's aides are preparing the speech.

Tips

history
Originally referred to advisors who worked behind the (curtain/tent) at a military commander's camp. The term dates back to ancient Chinese governance.

Stroke Order

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