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    Expressing 'president' with 总统 (zǒngtǒng)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Country + 总统 / 总统 + Name

    Explanation

    总统 (zǒngtǒng) is a noun meaning "president," specifically referring to the head of state of a republic. It combines 总 (chief/general) and 统 (to govern/unify). It is used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing national leaders and political affairs.

    Examples

    • 美国总统将在下周访问日本。

      Měiguó zǒngtǒng jiāng zài xià zhōu fǎngwèn Rìběn.

      The U.S. president will visit Japan next week.

    • 他是这个国家的第一位女总统。

      Tā shì zhège guójiā de dì yī wèi nǚ zǒngtǒng.

      She is the country's first female president.

    • 总统在电视上发表了讲话。

      Zǒngtǒng zài diànshì shang fābiǎo le jiǎnghuà.

      The president gave a speech on television.

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