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    Expressing important political figures with 政要 (zhèngyào)

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    Explanation

    The noun 政要 (zhèngyào) means "important political figure" or "VIP in politics." It is used to refer collectively to high-ranking government officials and dignitaries. For example, 国际政要也出席了活动 means "international dignitaries also attended the event."

    Examples

    • 很多国际政要出席了这次峰会。

      Hěn duō guójì zhèngyào chūxí le zhè cì fēnghuì.

      Many international political leaders attended this summit.

    • 政要们就经济问题进行了讨论。

      Zhèngyào men jiù jīngjì wèntí jìnxíng le tǎolùn.

      The political leaders held discussions on economic issues.

    • 保安人员提前检查了政要的行程安排。

      Bǎo'ān rényuán tíqián jiǎnchá le zhèngyào de xíngchéng ānpái.

      Security personnel checked the political leaders' itinerary in advance.

    • 很多国际政要出席了这次峰会。

      hěn duō guójì zhèngyào chūxí le zhè cì fēnghuì.

      Many international dignitaries attended this summit.

    • 政要们就经济问题进行了讨论。

      zhèngyào men jiù jīngjì wèntí jìnxíng le tǎolùn.

      The dignitaries held discussions on economic issues.

    • 保安人员提前检查了政要的行程安排。

      bǎo'ān rényuán tíqián jiǎnchá le zhèngyào de xíngchéng ānpái.

      Security personnel checked the dignitaries' itinerary in advance.

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