主席
zhǔ xí HSK 5

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📚 Example Sentences

主席宣布会议现在开始。
Zhǔxí xuānbù huìyì xiànzài kāishǐ.
The chairperson announced that the meeting is now starting.
他是学生会的主席。
Tā shì xuéshēnghuì de zhǔxí.
He is the president of the student council.
主席请大家安静一下。
Zhǔxí qǐng dàjiā ānjìng yīxià.
The chairperson asked everyone to be quiet for a moment.
他是主席。
Tā shì zhǔxí.
He is the chairperson.
主席很忙。
Zhǔxí hěn máng.
The chairperson is very busy.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 主席 by breaking it down: 主 (zhǔ) means 'main' or 'master,' and 席 (xí) means 'seat.' Think of it as the 'main seat' or the person sitting in the most important chair, like a chairman at a meeting. This visual can help recall its meaning of leadership or presidency.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is formal and commonly used in written and spoken contexts for official titles, such as in government, corporate, or organizational settings. It is not typically used in casual conversation unless referring to specific individuals or roles, like 国家主席 (national president) or 会议主席 (meeting chairperson).

📖 Grammar Points

主席 is primarily used as a noun and can function as a subject, object, or modifier in sentences. It often appears in titles or as part of compound nouns, such as 主席先生 (Mr. Chairman) or 主席职位 (chairman position). It does not typically change form and is not used as a verb.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese political culture, 主席 holds significant weight, historically associated with figures like Mao Zedong (毛泽东), who was called 毛主席. The term conveys respect and authority, and its usage in organizations often reflects hierarchical structures. In modern China, 国家主席 is a key state position, symbolizing national leadership.

🔄 Similar Words

主席 is similar to 总统 (zǒngtǒng, 'president' of a republic) and 会长 (huìzhǎng, 'chairperson' of an association), but 主席 is broader and can apply to various organizations, while 总统 is specific to heads of state in republican systems. 主席 often implies a leadership role in a collective or committee, whereas 会长 is more for social or professional groups.

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