Chinese

guān
Meaning: official; government officer
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

官

Example sentences

He wants to be an official.
檢察官正在調查這起案件。
检察官正在调查这起案件。
The prosecutor is investigating this case.
他棄官回家了。
他弃官回家了。
He resigned his post and went home.
他為官廉潔,深受民眾的愛戴。
他为官廉洁,深受民众的爱戴。
He is uncorrupted in his official duties and is deeply loved by the people.
他當了一輩子的官,依然是兩袖清風。
他当了一辈子的官,依然是两袖清风。
He served as an official all his life, yet remains incorruptible.
貪官汙吏榨取百姓的膏血。
贪官污吏榨取百姓的膏血。
Corrupt officials squeeze the 'fat and blood' of the common people.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person holding a government office or public post.

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