Definitions
- 1. ambassador
- 2. envoy
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Word relationships
Usage notes
Common mistakes
Often confused with 大使馆 (embassy), which is the office, not the person.
Formality
Used in formal contexts; colloquially 外交官 is more general.
Example Sentences
2 shown国家主席会见了外国 大使 。
The president met with the foreign ambassador.
总理今天会见了外国 大使 。
The premier met with foreign ambassadors today.
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