HSK · Level 19
135 words
Chinese word
主席
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhǔ xí
Meaning
- nounchair
Example
会议的主席开始发言了。huì yì de zhǔ xí kāi shǐ fā yán le
The chair of the meeting began speaking.
More examples
他被当选为主席。tā bèi dāng xuǎn wéi zhǔ xí
He was elected chair.
Core concept
The recognized leader at the front of a formal gathering, guiding discussion, setting its course, and keeping the group orderly.
Common phrases
当选为主席dāng xuǎn wéi zhǔ xí
be elected chair
担任主席dān rèn zhǔ xí
serve as chair
会议主席huì yì zhǔ xí
meeting chair
Similar words
主持人zhǔ chí rén: A host who runs a meeting, ceremony, or television program and manages its flow.
会长huì zhǎng: The head of an association or club who leads the group and represents it publicly.
负责人fù zé rén: The person in charge of a task or activity who manages its practical work.
领导líng dǎo: A group leader who sets policy and gives directions to people under them.
Definition in Chinese
在会议或集体活动中负责主持会议、决定议程并维持秩序的主要负责人或职务。zài huì yì huò jí tǐ huó dòng zhōng fù zé zhǔ chí huì yì jué dìng yì chéng bìng wéi chí zhì xù de zhǔ yào fù zé rén huò zhí wù
Word origin
主席 (zhǔxí, "chair") joins 主 (zhǔ, "chief") + 席 (xí, "seat"), so a leading seat becomes the person or office directing the proceedings.
Usage tips
- The word has a formal register, so it fits an official meeting or organization better than an informal gathering whose leader has no established office.
Other meanings
- presidentnoun
- session chairnoun
Related words
- 主席台zhǔ xí táichair's podiumnoun