使者

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Meaning and Usage

The word 使者 (shǐzhě) refers to a person who is sent on a specific mission, often as an envoy, messenger, or representative. It is commonly used in formal or official contexts, such as diplomatic missions or important communications.

Common Contexts

使者 often appears in contexts involving official duties, such as diplomatic envoys (国家使者), peace messengers (和平使者), or trusted couriers delivering important messages.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 国家使者: a national envoy, used when referring to someone representing a country.
  • 和平使者: peace envoy, used in contexts of mediation or conflict resolution.
  • 亲自使者: a messenger who delivers something personally, emphasizing trust and importance.

Usage Notes

When using 使者, the speaker implies a formal or official capacity. It is not used for casual messengers or informal errands. Avoid confusing 使者 with 使 (to make/use) alone or with 使 (xìnshǐ), which specifically means 'courier' or 'mail carrier.' 使者 carries a stronger connotation of representation and mission.

Example Sentences

He attended the international conference as the country's envoy.

This letter was delivered personally by the messenger.

He was sent as a peace envoy to promote dialogue between both sides.