元首

yuán shǒu

HSK 7–9

Meaning

国家或政府的最高领导人。

The highest leader of a country or government.

常用于正式场合，指代国家元首，如总统、主席、国王等。

Often used in formal contexts to refer to the head of state, such as a president, chairman, or king.

1 各国元首齐聚一堂，共商全球发展大计。 (Heads of state from various countries gathered together to discuss global development plans.)
2 这位元首在任期内推动了多项重要改革。 (This head of state promoted several important reforms during their term.)
3 元首的讲话鼓舞了全国人民的士气。 (The head of state's speech boosted the morale of the entire nation.)
4 作为国家元首，他代表国家出席国际会议。 (As the head of state, he represents the country at international conferences.)
5 两国元首签署了友好合作条约。 (The heads of state of the two countries signed a treaty of friendly cooperation.)
6 新当选的元首向民众发表了就职演说。 (The newly elected head of state delivered an inaugural address to the public.)

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