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    The noun 副局长 (fùjúzhǎng) for "deputy director"

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    Explanation

    副局长 (fùjúzhǎng) is a noun meaning "deputy director" or "vice bureau chief." It refers to the second-in-command of a government bureau or department, ranking directly below the 局长 (director).

    Examples

    • 副局长今天出去考察了，不在办公室。

      Fù júzhǎng jīntiān chūqù kǎochá le, bú zài bàngōngshì.

      The deputy bureau director went out for an inspection today and is not in the office.

    • 她担任副局长已经三年了。

      Tā dānrèn fù júzhǎng yǐjīng sān nián le.

      She has served as deputy bureau director for three years now.

    • 这件事需要请副局长签字批准。

      Zhè jiàn shì xūyào qǐng fù júzhǎng qiānzì pīzhǔn.

      This matter requires the deputy bureau director's signature for approval.

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