首长

首長
shǒuzhǎng
noun #13,515

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 senior official
  2. 2 chief
  3. 3 commanding officer

Examples

Shǒuzhǎng lái shìchá wǒmen de gōngzuò le.
The chief has come to inspect our work.
Gèwèi shǒuzhǎng, huānyíng lìlín zhǐdǎo.
Distinguished leaders, welcome and thank you for your guidance.

Tips

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首长 is a formal/official term used in military and government contexts. It's how soldiers address their commanding officers or how officials are referred to in formal settings. In casual conversation, 领导 is more common.

Stroke Order

shǒu
cháng