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    Referring to a prime minister with 首相 (shǒuxiàng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Country + 首相

    Explanation

    首相 (shǒuxiàng) is a noun meaning "prime minister," used to refer to the head of government in parliamentary systems such as the United Kingdom or Japan. It is distinct from 总理 (zǒnglǐ), which is used for the premier of China.

    Examples

    • 英国首相将于下周访问中国。

      yīngguó shǒuxiàng jiāng yú xià zhōu fǎngwèn zhōngguó.

      The British Prime Minister will visit China next week.

    • 日本首相在新闻发布会上回答了记者的提问。

      rìběn shǒuxiàng zài xīnwén fābùhuì shàng huídá le jìzhě de tíwèn.

      The Japanese Prime Minister answered reporters' questions at the press conference.

    • 那位首相在任期间推动了很多改革。

      nà wèi shǒuxiàng zài rènqī jiān tuīdòng le hěn duō gǎigé.

      That prime minister promoted many reforms during his tenure.

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