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“lawmaker” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyì yuán

Example

下个月有几位议员要来视察。xià gè yuè yǒu jǐ wèi yì yuán yào lái shì chá

Several lawmakers will come to inspect next month.

Illustration for 议员 (lawmaker)

How to say “lawmaker” in Chinese

“Lawmaker” in Chinese is 议员 (yì yuán).

A public official in a formal assembly who carries people's concerns into debate and decisions.

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

Example sentences with 议员

几位议员就教育改革发表了意见。jǐ wèi yì yuán jiù jiào yù gǎi gé fā biǎo le yì jiàn

Several lawmakers expressed their views on education reform.

Tips for using 议员

  • The noun can refer to members of national or local legislative bodies, so the surrounding institution often shows the level of government involved.

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