官
official; public; organ
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesnoun
government official; military officer
formalRefers to formal, appointed public service personnel at a certain rank.
This government official is inspecting local schools.
His father is a military officer in charge of national defense affairs.
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Many young people hope to join the foreign affairs department to become diplomats.
In the late Qing Dynasty, many corrupt officials bullied ordinary people.
The elected officials will officially take office early next year.
adjective
government-run; public; state-owned
Used to describe institutions, services, or funds managed by the government.
This hospital is government-run, and its fees are much lower than private hospitals.
Students can apply for government-funded study abroad programs.
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State-owned enterprises need to comply with various national rules and regulations.
Government-run museums are open to the public for free.
This project is contracted by a government agency.
adjective
public; communal; shared
Describes facilities or resources available for use by the general public.
This public road connects two provincial capitals.
There is a public restroom near the park.
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Everyone needs to maintain hygiene in public places.
Both sides of the public road are lined with tall plane trees.
The community's public garden is a great place for residents to relax.
noun
surname Guan
A common Chinese family name.
My teacher's surname is Guan, everyone calls him Teacher Guan.
Guan Yu was a famous Guan-surname general during the Three Kingdoms period.
noun
organ (biological)
formalRefers to specialized biological tissues that perform specific bodily functions.
The five sense organs include eyes, ears, nose, mouth and eyebrows.
The heart is one of the most important organs of the human body.
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Sense organs help us perceive information from the outside world.
The doctor examined his respiratory organs and confirmed there was no inflammation.
The kidneys are important organs responsible for filtering blood.