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Expressing "title" or "rank" with 头衔 (tóuxián)
Description & Modification
Structure
(Adjective +) 头衔
Explanation
The noun 头衔 (tóuxián) refers to an official title, rank, or designation held by a person, especially in professional, political, or ceremonial contexts. It emphasizes the formal nature of someone's position or honor. For instance, 以新头衔称呼 means "to address someone by a new title."
Examples
他获得了"荣誉教授"的头衔。
Tā huòdé le "róngyù jiàoshòu" de tóuxián.
He was awarded the title of "Honorary Professor."
在这家公司，头衔并不代表实际权力。
Zài zhè jiā gōngsī, tóuxián bìng bù dàibiǎo shíjì quánlì.
In this company, titles do not represent actual power.
她不在意头衔，更看重实际工作内容。
Tā bú zàiyì tóuxián, gèng kànzhòng shíjì gōngzuò nèiróng.
She doesn't care about titles and values the actual work content more.