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“consultant” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingù wèn

Example

我们请了一个顾问来帮忙。wǒ men qǐng le yí gè gù wèn lái bāng máng

We hired a consultant to help us.

Illustration for 顾问 (consultant)

How to say “consultant” in Chinese

“Consultant” in Chinese is 顾问 (gù wèn).

A specialist whose judgment helps a person or organization choose a direction while someone else carries out the work.

Full entry for 顾问: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 顾问

他担任了公司的顾问,主要负责法律事务。tā dān rèn le gōng sī de gù wèn zhǔ yào fù zé fǎ lǜ shì wù

He served as the company's consultant, mainly handling legal matters.

Tips for using 顾问

  • Chinese can use this word for a formal continuing position as well as for an expert hired for a particular need, so the role is not limited to a single short project.

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