首席

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Meaning and Usage

"首席" literally means "chief seat" and is used to denote the highest-ranking person in a group or organization, such as a chief executive, principal player, or lead representative. It often appears in formal or professional contexts.

Common Collocations

  • 首席执行 (chief executive officer): the top executive in a company.
  • 首席代表 (chief representative): the main delegate or spokesperson.
  • 首席小提琴 (principal violinist): the lead violin player in an orchestra.

Usage Notes

When using "首席," it emphasizes the person's top status or leadership role within a specific domain. It is more formal than just saying "领导" (leader) and is often used in official titles. Avoid confusing it with "," which can mean leader but has a more general or sometimes negative connotation.

Register and Tone

"首席" is formal and respectful, suitable for business, official, or artistic contexts. It is not used in casual conversation to refer to ordinary leaders or bosses.

Example Sentences

He is the company's chief executive officer, responsible for overall

The chief representative gave an important speech at the meeting.

He is the orchestra's principal violinist, with outstanding skills.