English–Chinese
“head of state” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyuán shǒu
Example
总统是国家的元首。zóng tǒng shì guó jiā de yuán shǒu
The president is the head of state.
How to say “head of state” in Chinese
“Head of state” in Chinese is 元首 (yuán shǒu).
The person who stands at the top of a country's official structure, with real authority, symbolic duty, or both.
Example sentences with 元首
议会通过的法律需要由元首签署后生效。yì huì tōng guò de fǎ lǜ xū yào yóu yuán shǒu qiān shǔ hòu shēng xiào
A law passed by parliament takes effect after being signed by the head of state.
Tips for using 元首
- In everyday speech, a more specific title such as president or king is usually preferred, while this broader term suits formal discussions of countries and their leaders.