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    Referring to "governor" with 州长 (zhōuzhǎng)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    州长 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The noun 州长 (zhōuzhǎng) means "governor," specifically the chief executive of a state or province. It combines 州 (state/prefecture) and 长 (chief/head). It is commonly used when discussing American or other federal political systems.

    Examples

    • 这位州长宣布了新的教育政策。

      Zhè wèi zhōuzhǎng xuānbù le xīn de jiàoyù zhèngcè.

      This governor announced a new education policy.

    • 州长计划明年竞选连任。

      zhōuzhǎng jìhuà míngnián jìngxuǎn liánrèn.

      The governor plans to run for reelection next year.

    • 加州州长在新闻发布会上回答了记者的提问。

      jiāzhōu zhōuzhǎng zài xīnwén fābù huì shàng huídá le jìzhě de tíwèn.

      The governor of California answered reporters' questions at the press conference.

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