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    Referring to 'prime minister' with 总理 (zǒnglǐ)

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    Explanation

    The noun 总理 (zǒnglǐ) means "prime minister" or "premier" and is used to refer to the head of government in countries that have a parliamentary system. In China, it specifically refers to the Premier of the State Council, the head of the central government.

    Examples

    • 总理在新闻发布会上回答了记者的提问。

      zǒnglǐ zài xīnwén fābù huì shàng huídá le jìzhě de tíwèn.

      The prime minister answered reporters' questions at the press conference.

    • 英国总理下周将访问日本。

      yīngguó zǒnglǐ xià zhōu jiāng fǎngwèn rìběn.

      The British prime minister will visit Japan next week.

    • 新任总理承诺将推动经济改革。

      xīnrèn zǒnglǐ chéngnuò jiāng tuīdòng jīngjì gǎigé.

      The new prime minister promised to promote economic reform.

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