Chinese
dǒngshìzhǎng
Meaning: chairman of the board; chairperson
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

董事長
董
事
長
董事长
董
事
长

Example sentences

The chairman personally inspected the newly established R&D center.
會議結束前,董事長對全年的工作進行了總結。
会议结束前,董事长对全年的工作进行了总结。
Before the meeting ended, the chairman summarized the year's work.
董事長親自到工廠視察生產線。
董事长亲自到工厂视察生产线。
The chairman personally went to the factory to inspect the production line.
董事長正在尋找合適的接班人。
董事长正在寻找合适的接班人。
The chairman is looking for a suitable successor.
雖然他是董事長,但實際上並沒有實權。
虽然他是董事长,但实际上并没有实权。
Although he is the chairman, he actually has no real power.

Usage Notes

Refers to the highest-ranking officer in a company's board of directors.

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