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    The noun 局长 (júzhǎng) for "director" or "bureau chief"

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    局长 (júzhǎng) is a noun meaning "director" or "bureau chief." It refers to the head of a government bureau or department, and is a common official title in Chinese administrative systems.

    Examples

    • 新任局长上个月才到任。

      Xīn rèn júzhǎng shàng gè yuè cái dào rèn.

      The new bureau director only took office last month.

    • 局长在会议上宣布了改革方案。

      Júzhǎng zài huìyì shàng xuānbù le gǎigé fāng'àn.

      The bureau director announced the reform plan at the meeting.

    • 你知道现在的教育局局长是谁吗？

      Nǐ zhīdào xiànzài de jiàoyùjú júzhǎng shì shéi ma?

      Do you know who the current director of the Education Bureau is?