Chinese word

领事馆

Pronunciation

Pinyinlǐng shì guǎn

Meaning

  • nounconsulate

Example

我需要去领事馆取护照。wǒ xū yào qù lǐng shì guǎn qǔ hù zhào

I need to go to the consulate to pick up my passport.

Illustration for 领事馆 (consulate)

More examples

在国外护照丢失时，应立即联系领事馆。zài guó wài hù zhào diū shī shí yīng lì jí lián xì lǐng shì guǎn

If you lose your passport abroad, you should contact the consulate immediately.

Core concept

An official overseas office that handles a country's practical services for people and documents.

Common phrases

  • 在领事馆办理签证zài lǐng shì guǎn bàn lǐ qiān zhèng

    apply for a visa at the consulate

  • 在领事馆申请护照zài lǐng shì guǎn shēn qǐng hù zhào

    apply for a passport at the consulate

  • 向领事馆寻求帮助xiàng lǐng shì guǎn xún qiú bāng zhù

    seek help from the consulate

Similar words

大使馆dà shí guǎn: A government office abroad that represents its country in dealings with other governments.
领事lǐng shì: A consular official who helps citizens abroad with documents and protection.
总领事馆zóng lǐng shì guǎn: A large consular office in a major city that handles broad consular work.
大使dà shǐ: The senior diplomat sent abroad to represent a country and conduct official talks.

Definition in Chinese

代表国家在外国办理签证、护照、领事保护、公证等行政业务的官方机构或其驻外办事处。dài biǎo guó jiā zài wài guó bàn lǐ qiān zhèng hù zhào lǐng shì bǎo hù gōng zhèng děng xíng zhèng yè wù de guān fāng jī gòu huò qí zhù wài bàn shì chù

Word origin

领事馆 (lǐngshìguǎn, "consulate") combines 领事 (lǐngshì, "consular") with 馆 (guǎn, "office or establishment") to name an overseas office for consular work.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this noun can refer to the organization as well as the premises, so its meaning may cover the staff and services rather than only the building.

Related words

  • 领事lǐng shìconsulnoun
  • 总领事馆zóng lǐng shì guǎnconsulate generalnoun
  • 领事保护lǐng shì bǎo hùconsular protectionnoun

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