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    Expressing 'consultant' with 顾问 (gùwèn)

    Existence & Possession
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    担任 + 顾问 + 角色

    Explanation

    The noun 顾问 (gùwèn) means 'consultant' or 'advisor,' referring to a person who provides expert advice in a professional capacity. It is widely used in business, political, and organizational contexts. Common collocations include 法律顾问 (legal advisor), 高级顾问 (senior consultant), and 担任顾问 (to serve as a consultant).

    Examples

    • 公司聘请了一位资深的法律顾问来处理这个案子。

      Gōngsī pìnqǐng le yī wèi zīshēn de fǎlǜ gùwèn lái chǔlǐ zhège ànzi.

      The company hired a senior legal consultant to handle this case.

    • 她在一家咨询公司担任高级顾问。

      Tā zài yī jiā zīxún gōngsī dānrèn gāojí gùwèn.

      She works as a senior consultant at a consulting firm.

    • 你最好找个财务顾问帮你规划一下投资方案。

      Nǐ zuìhǎo zhǎo ge cáiwù gùwèn bāng nǐ guīhuà yīxià tóuzī fāng'àn.

      You'd better find a financial advisor to help you plan your investment strategy.

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