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    Using 发言人 (fāyánrén) to mean "spokesperson"

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Organization + 发言人

    Explanation

    发言人 (fāyánrén) means "spokesperson" or "press officer." It is a compound noun literally meaning "person who speaks out," combining 发言 (to make a statement) and 人 (person). It is commonly used in news and diplomatic contexts.

    Examples

    • 外交部发言人回答了记者的提问。

      Wàijiāobù fāyánrén huídá le jìzhě de tíwèn.

      The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs answered the reporters' questions.

    • 公司发言人发表了一份声明。

      Gōngsī fāyánrén fābiǎo le yí fèn shēngmíng.

      The company spokesperson issued a statement.

    • 发言人表示目前情况正在调查中。

      Fāyánrén biǎoshì mùqián qíngkuàng zhèngzài diàochá zhōng.

      The spokesperson said the situation is currently under investigation.

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