丞相

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chéng xiàng
Meaning: Prime Minister
Example
丞相是古代中国最高的官员。
cheng xiang

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丞相 (chéng xiàng) meaning in English
chéngxiāng

丞相 (chéng xiàng) is a historical title used in ancient China to refer to the highest-ranking official in the imperial government, typically serving as the chief advisor to the emperor. It was equivalent to the modern concept of a Prime Minister or Chancellor.

The character 丞 (chéng) originally meant

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丞相是古代中国最高的官员。
cheng xiang
The Prime Minister was the highest official in ancient China.
历史上著名的丞相有诸葛亮和曹操。
cheng xiang
Historically famous chancellors include Zhuge Liang and Cao Cao.

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