xiǎnyào

显要

Word · Adjective · NounTraditional顯要

high-ranking; prominent official

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

high-ranking and powerful; influential; prominent

neutral

Describes positions, status, or roles that carry significant authority.

Tā他
zài在
zhèng政
fǔ府
zhōng中
dān担
rèn任
xiǎn显
yào要
zhí职
wèi位
 。

He holds a prominent position in the government.

Zhè这
wèi位
xiǎn显
yào要
rén人
wù物
chū出
xí席
le了
kāi开
mù幕
shì式
 。

This VIP attended the opening ceremony.

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Dì地
chǔ处
xiǎn显
yào要
 ,
jiāo交
tōng通
biàn便
lì利
 。

It occupies a prominent location with convenient transportation.

2.

noun

VIP; high-ranking official; person of prominence; dignitary

neutral

Refers to the people themselves rather than the quality of being powerful.

Cháo朝
zhōng中
xiǎn显
yào要
fēn纷
fēn纷
biǎo表
tài态
zhī支
chí持
xīn新
cè策
 。

High officials in the court expressed their support for the new policy.

Tā他
shàn善
yú于
jié结
jiāo交
xiǎn显
yào要
 。

He is good at making connections with influential figures.

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Gè各
jiè界
xiǎn显
yào要
chū出
xí席
le了
zàng葬
lǐ礼
 。

Dignitaries from all sectors attended the funeral.