English–Chinese
“consul” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǐng shì
Example
他是我们国家的领事。tā shì wǒ men guó jiā de lǐng shì
He is our country's consul.
How to say “consul” in Chinese
“Consul” in Chinese is 领事 (lǐng shì).
A government official stationed abroad who handles practical state services and assistance for citizens from the home country.
Example sentences with 领事
驻外领事要为本国公民提供领事保护。zhù wài lǐng shì yào wèi běn guó gōng mín tí gōng lǐng shì bǎo hù
The consul posted abroad must provide consular protection to citizens of their own country.
Tips for using 领事
- In everyday Chinese, this word is especially useful in conversations about passports, document certification, and help during problems abroad, rather than broad political negotiation.