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大使

dà shǐ
HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. ambassador
  2. 2. envoy

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

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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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