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总统

總統
zǒngtǒng
noun HSK 4 #589

Measure Word

一位总统 wèi

Meanings

  1. 1 president (of a country)

Characters

总
zǒng
overall; chief; general
统
tǒng
to unify; to lead; system
Chief unifier/leader — the president of a country

Examples

美国总统住在白宫。
Měiguó zǒngtǒng zhù zài Báigōng.
The US president lives in the White House.
总统选举每四年一次。
Zǒngtǒng xuǎnjǔ měi sì nián yí cì.
Presidential elections are held every four years.
总统将出席会议。
Zǒngtǒng jiāng chūxí huìyì.
The president will attend the meeting.

Tips

usage
总统 is used for presidents of countries like the US, France, etc. China does not have a 总统; the head of state is 主席 (zhǔxí, chairman/president).

Stroke Order

总 zǒng
统 tǒng