元
首

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The word 元首 is formed by combining the character 元, which conveys "first" or "primary", with 首, which means "head". Both characters semantically emphasize precedence and leadership, resulting in a compound term that specifically denotes "head of state".

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元首发表了讲话。

Yuánshǒu fābiǎo le jiǎnghuà.

The head of state gave a speech.

这位元首很受人民欢迎。

Zhè wèi yuánshǒu hěn shòu rénmín huānyíng.

This head of state is very popular among the people.

元首与总理举行了重要会谈。

Yuánshǒu yǔ zǒnglǐ jǔxíng le zhòngyào huìtán.

The head of state held important talks with the prime minister.

各国元首齐聚北京参加经济论坛。

Gè guó yuánshǒu qíjù Běijīng cānjiā jīngjì lùntán.

Heads of state from various countries gathered in Beijing to attend the economic forum.

在复杂的国际环境下，元首果断制定了一系列新的外交政策。

Zài fùzá de guójì huánjìng xià, yuánshǒu guǒduàn zhìdìng le yī xìliè xīn de wàijiāo zhèngcè.

In the complex international environment, the head of state decisively formulated a series of new foreign policies.

Word Definition - 元首

yuán shǒu head of state

Individual Character Details

元 yuán, yuán
首 shǒu