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    Referring to a speaker (of parliament) with 议长 (yìzhǎng)

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    Structure

    (Country/Organization +) 议长

    Explanation

    The noun 议长 (yìzhǎng) means "speaker" in the parliamentary sense, referring to the presiding officer of a legislative body. It is a formal political term used in news and official contexts. For example, 美国议长 means "the American Speaker (of the House)."

    Examples

    • 议长宣布会议正式开始。

      Yìzhǎng xuānbù huìyì zhèngshì kāishǐ.

      The speaker declared the meeting officially open.

    • 新任议长发表了就职演讲。

      Xīnrèn yìzhǎng fābiǎo le jiùzhí yǎnjiǎng.

      The new speaker delivered an inaugural speech.

    • 议长在投票前做了最后的总结。

      Yìzhǎng zài tóupiào qián zuò le zuìhòu de zǒngjié.

      The speaker gave a final summary before the vote.