校
长

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The word "校长" is formed by combining the character "校", which means "school", with the character "长", which means "leader" or "head". Together, they create a compound word that literally translates to "school leader", specifically denoting the role of a principal or headmaster.

Example Sentences Hide

我们的校长很和蔼。

wǒ men de xiào zhǎng hěn hé ǎi.

Our principal is very kind.

校长在会议上发表了讲话。

xiào zhǎng zài huì yì shàng fā biǎo le jiǎng huà.

The principal gave a speech at the meeting.

新校长明天会来学校参观。

xīn xiào zhǎng míng tiān huì lái xué xiào cān guān.

The new principal will visit the school tomorrow.

校长亲自为优秀学生颁发了奖状。

xiào zhǎng qīn zì wèi yōu xiù xué shēng bān fā le jiǎng zhuàng.

The principal personally presented awards to the outstanding students.

校长在开学典礼上强调了学习的重要性。

xiào zhǎng zài kāi xué diǎn lǐ shàng qiáng diào le xué xí de zhòng yào xìng.

The principal emphasized the importance of study during the opening ceremony.

Word Definition - 校长

xiào zhǎng (college, university) president; headmaster; CL:個|个[gè],位[wèi],名[míng]

Individual Character Details

校 jiào, xiào
长 cháng, zhǎng