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    Referring to a deputy chief with 次长 (cìzhǎng)

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    Explanation

    次长 (cìzhǎng) means "deputy chief" or "vice minister," referring to a senior official who ranks just below the head of a department or ministry. It is a formal title used in government and organizational contexts.

    Examples

    • 外交部次长出席了今天的新闻发布会。

      Wàijiāobù cìzhǎng chūxí le jīntiān de xīnwén fābù huì.

      The vice minister of foreign affairs attended today's press conference.

    • 这位次长负责处理对外贸易事务。

      Zhè wèi cìzhǎng fùzé chǔlǐ duìwài màoyì shìwù.

      This vice minister is responsible for handling foreign trade affairs.

    • 次长代表部长参加了国际会议。

      Cìzhǎng dàibiǎo bùzhǎng cānjiā le guójì huìyì.

      The vice minister attended the international conference on behalf of the minister.

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