发言人

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Meaning and Usage

The word 发言人 (fāyánrén) refers to a spokesperson or official representative who speaks on behalf of an organization, government, or group. This person is responsible for delivering official statements, answering questions, and communicating policies or positions.

Common Contexts

发言人 is often used in formal or official settings such as press conferences, corporate announcements, or government briefings. It implies a role with authority and responsibility to represent the views of the entity they speak for.

Typical Collocations

  • 新闻发布发言人 (spokesperson at a press conference): used when referring to the person speaking at media events.
  • 公司发言人 (company spokesperson): refers to the official representative of a company.
  • 政府发言人 (government spokesperson): official who communicates government policies.

Important Notes

When using 发言人, the speaker implies that the person is authorized and officially designated to speak. It is not used for casual or informal speech. Avoid confusing 发言人 with 普通说话 (ordinary speaker) or 演讲 (speaker giving a speech), as 发言人 carries a formal and representative nuance.

Example Sentences

At the press conference, the spokesperson answered the reporters' questions.

The company's spokesperson announced the new policy.

As a spokesperson, he must remain neutral and professional.