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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'ambassador' with 大使 (dàshǐ)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Noun + 大使

    Explanation

    The noun 大使 (dàshǐ) means 'ambassador' and refers to a person who serves as an official representative, either in a diplomatic capacity between nations or figuratively as a representative of a cause or group. It is commonly used in both political and metaphorical contexts.

    Examples

    • 新任大使已经到达了目的地。

      Xīnrèn dàshǐ yǐjīng dàodá le mùdìdì.

      The newly appointed ambassador has arrived at the destination.

    • 她被任命为中国驻法国大使。

      Tā bèi rènmìng wéi Zhōngguó zhù Fǎguó dàshǐ.

      She was appointed as China's ambassador to France.

    • 这位歌手还担任了环保形象大使。

      Zhè wèi gēshǒu hái dānrèn le huánbǎo xíngxiàng dàshǐ.

      This singer also served as an environmental image ambassador.

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