Chinese
jīguān
Meaning: agency; institution; mechanism
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

機關
機
關
机关
机
关

Example sentences

He works in a government agency.
立法機關正在討論新的法律。
立法机关正在讨论新的法律。
The legislative body is discussing a new law.
立法機關正在審議這項法案。
立法机关正在审议这项法案。
The legislature is currently deliberating this bill.
他去政府機關申領新的身分證。
他去政府机关申领新的身分证。
He went to the government office to apply for a new ID card.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a government body, an organization, or a mechanical device.

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