Chinese word

大使馆

Pronunciation

Pinyindà shǐ guǎn

Meaning

  • nounembassy

Example

你知道大使馆在哪儿吗？nǐ zhī dào dà shí guǎn zài nǎr ma

Do you know where the embassy is?

Illustration for 大使馆 (embassy)

More examples

我下周要去大使馆办签证。wǒ xià zhōu yào qù dà shí guǎn bàn qiān zhèng

I plan to go to the embassy next week to apply for a visa.

Core concept

A home base abroad for a government that speaks for its country and supports its citizens.

Common phrases

  • 去大使馆qù dà shí guǎn

    go to the embassy

  • 在大使馆工作zài dà shí guǎn gōng zuò

    work at the embassy

  • 到大使馆办签证dào dà shí guǎn bàn qiān zhèng

    go to the embassy to apply for a visa

Similar words

使馆shí guǎn: A country's official overseas office where the ambassador and diplomatic staff are based.
领事馆lǐng shì guǎn: An overseas government office that provides visa and passport services and helps citizens.

Definition in Chinese

国家在他国常设的官方机构，办理外交交涉、签证、护照与在外公民保护等事务。guó jiā zài tā guó cháng shè de guān fāng jī gòu bàn lǐ wài jiāo jiāo shè qiān zhèng hù zhào yǔ zài wài gōng mín bǎo hù děng shì wù

Word origin

大使 (dàshǐ, "ambassador") identifies the country's senior envoy, while 馆 (guǎn, "building or institution") marks the official place connected with that envoy.

Usage tips

  • For everyday use, the word is broader than a name for diplomatic talks, since it also fits routine public services such as visa and passport matters.

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