director; CEO; president; chairman
Meanings
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chief compiler; director of editorial board; minister presiding over imperial examinations (Yuan and Qing dynasties)
archaicHistorical term referring to high-ranking officials appointed to oversee major compilation projects (such as the Siku Quanshu) or to preside over the imperial civil service examinations (hui shi) during the Yuan and Qing dynasties.
The Yuan Dynasty established a chief compiler to oversee the compilation of historical records.
Qing Dynasty chief compilers were responsible for supervising the compilation of the Siku Quanshu.
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He was appointed as the president of the metropolitan examinations to preside over the imperial civil service exams.
This chief compiler held a prestigious position during the Qianlong era.
The position of chief compiler was personally appointed by the emperor at that time.
noun
CEO; president; chief executive; chairman (of a political party, bank, or large corporation)
formalModern usage referring to the highest-ranking executive in an organization. In Chinese political contexts, historically used by parties such as the Kuomintang (KMT) for their leader (e.g., Chiang Kai-shek). In business contexts, equivalent to CEO or president, though sometimes ranking below or alongside 董事长 (chairman of the board).
She is the CEO of this technology company.
The bank president delivered the annual address.
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After taking office, the new president implemented a series of reforms.
The party elected a new chairman.
The president's office is on the top floor of the skyscraper.