Chinese
yuán
Meaning: member; personnel; staff; (classifier for generals)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

員
员

Example sentences

He is a member of our club.
大霧瀰漫,擋住了駕駛員的視線。
大雾弥漫,挡住了驾驶员的视线。
The thick fog filled the air and blocked the driver's line of sight.
這位播音員的語音非常清晰。
这位播音员的语音非常清晰。
The announcer's voice is very clear.
導覽員正在為遊客解說這座古蹟的歷史。
导览员正在为游客解说这座古迹的历史。
The tour guide is explaining the history of this monument to the tourists.
這名售貨員非常熱情。
这名售货员非常热情。
This salesperson is very enthusiastic.
偵查員喬裝成服務生,在餐廳裡監視嫌犯。
侦查员乔装成服务生,在餐厅里监视嫌犯。
The investigator disguised himself as a waiter and monitored the suspect in the restaurant.
快遞員正在派送包裹。
快递员正在派送包裹。
The courier is delivering the package.

Usage Notes

Refers to people belonging to a group or organization. Also used as a suffix for professions.

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