委员

委員 (wěi yuán) is a noun meaning 'committee member' or 'member of a committee.' It refers to someone who is part of an official group responsible for making decisions or overseeing specific tasks in an organization, institution, or government.

The character 委 (wěi) originally meant 'to entrust' or 'to delegate,' while 员 (yuán) means 'person' or 'member.' Together, they form a term that signifies someone entrusted with responsibilities within a group setting.

In Chinese contexts, 委員 is commonly used in formal settings such as government bodies, companies, and organizations. Understanding this term helps learners grasp the structure of decision-making groups and the roles individuals play within them.