员
personnel; member; classifier
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesnoun
person working or studying
neutralUsed to refer to people in specific roles or jobs.
This teacher is an excellent staff member of the school.
The students are listening to the lecture carefully.
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The performers are preparing for the show backstage.
The company employees are organizing the annual report.
The cook is preparing lunch for everyone.
noun
group/organization member
neutralUsed for members of formal organizations like parties, leagues, or associations.
He is a party member of this political party.
She is a member of the Communist Youth League.
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This person is a member of the association.
This football team has 23 team members.
Union members can enjoy this welfare benefit.
measure word
classifier for military officers
formalA formal, literary measure word used exclusively for ranking military leaders.
A senior military officer made great contributions in this battle.
The court sent a fierce military general to guard the border.