principal position; main occupation
Meanings
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principal position; head post (as opposed to deputy)
Refers to the main or head position in an organization, as opposed to deputy or vice positions (副职). Often implies holding the primary leadership role.
Some of these cadres hold principal positions, while others hold deputy positions.
He serves as the principal general manager of the company, responsible for overall operations.
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The principal leader needs to bear the main responsibility, while deputies assist and cooperate.
noun
main occupation; primary profession
Refers to one's primary job or profession, as opposed to a side job, hobby, or secondary source of income.
Teaching is his main occupation; writing is just a side job.
Although he has other investments, being a lawyer is his primary profession.
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Don't treat a part-time job as your main occupation; you still need to distinguish between primary and secondary priorities.