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    Using 秘书 (mìshū) to express secretary

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Title/Modifier + 秘书

    Explanation

    秘书 (mìshū) means "secretary" and refers to a person who handles administrative or clerical duties, or in political contexts, a spokesperson or official assistant. In the compound 新闻秘书, it means "press secretary." It can be combined with various modifiers to specify the type of secretary role.

    Examples

    • 王秘书，请帮我安排一下明天的会议。

      Wáng mìshū, qǐng bāng wǒ ānpái yīxià míngtiān de huìyì.

      Secretary Wang, please help me arrange tomorrow's meeting.

    • 她是公司总经理的私人秘书。

      Tā shì gōngsī zǒng jīnglǐ de sīrén mìshū.

      She is the personal secretary of the company's general manager.

    • 白宫新闻秘书今天发表了一份声明。

      Báigōng xīnwén mìshū jīntiān fābiǎo le yī fèn shēngmíng.

      The White House press secretary issued a statement today.

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