主席

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Meaning and Usage

"主席" primarily refers to the chairperson or presiding officer of a meeting or organization. It can also denote the highest-ranking leader of a country, such as the president or head of state.

Common Contexts

In everyday conversation, "主席" is often used when discussing formal meetings, conferences, or political leadership. For example, "会议主席" means the chairperson of a meeting, while "国家主席" refers to a national president.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 会议主席 (meeting chairperson): used when referring to the person leading a meeting.
  • 国家主席 (national president): used for the head of state.
  • 主席 (chairperson's platform): the seat or stage where the chairperson sits.

Nuances

Using "主席" implies a formal and authoritative role. It is more official than simply saying "领导" (leader). Avoid confusing "主席" with "主持" (to host or preside over), which is a verb.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "主席" with "主持". The latter is often used for hosts of TV shows or events, while "主席" is reserved for formal leadership roles.

Example Sentences

He was elected as the chairperson of the meeting, responsible for leading

The President of China is the highest leader of the country.

The meeting chairperson asked everyone to maintain order and avoid