premier; prime minister; to oversee
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
premier; prime minister (of China)
Specifically refers to the Premier of the State Council in the People's Republic of China.
Premier Li Keqiang of the State Council presided over the meeting.
The Premier mentioned economic development in the report.
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The new Premier will soon take office.
The Premier visited three European countries.
The Premier emphasized the need to safeguard people's livelihood.
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prime minister; premier (of other countries)
Refers to the head of government in parliamentary systems, such as the UK, Japan, Germany, etc.
The British Prime Minister is the head of government.
The Japanese Prime Minister is also the Minister of State, Chief Cabinet Secretary.
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The Prime Minister delivered a speech in the national parliament.
Prime ministers from various countries gathered to discuss climate change.
The Prime Minister appointed a new Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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general secretary; chairman (of certain political parties)
Used in the names of leaders of certain political parties, especially in historical contexts or specific party structures.
He is the Premier (General Secretary) of this political party.
The Presidium (Premier Committee) made an important decision.
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The Party Chairman led this reform movement.
The General Secretary delivered a speech at the party congress.
He was elected Chairman for a four-year term.
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general manager; director (in old institutions or enterprises)
archaicHistorical usage referring to the head of an institution or company, such as school principal or branch manager. Still seen in specific contexts like '总经理'.
He was the principal (director) of this school.
The general manager of the branch company was responsible for daily operations.
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The director had the authority to approve this budget.
That manager supervised ten employees.
The general manager's office was on the third floor.
verb
to take overall charge of; to preside over
archaicLiterary or archaic usage, often found in classical texts. Used in phrases like '总理其事' or '总理军务'.
He took overall charge of the matter, personally attending to every detail regardless of size.
The general presided over military affairs, toiling day and night.
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Taking overall charge of state affairs was the duty of the prime minister.
He oversaw the overall situation, planning strategies within the command tent.
Taking overall charge of river engineering was an arduous task.