Meaning
外交官 refers to an official representative of a country who conducts diplomatic relations with other nations. These professionals work in embassies, consulates, or international organizations, handling negotiations, treaties, and maintaining relations between governments.
Usage
This is a formal, professional term used in official contexts, news media, and political discussions. It encompasses various ranks from ambassadors to junior diplomatic staff. Commonly appears in news reports about international relations and government announcements.
Examples
- 01她的父亲是一位资深外交官，曾在多个国家工作过。, .Her father is a senior diplomat who has worked in many countries.
- 02这位外交官负责处理两国之间的贸易协议。.This diplomat is responsible for handling trade agreements between the two countries.
Characters
Measure words
- 位一位外交官
- 名三名外交官
Common collocations
- 资深外交官senior diplomat
- 职业外交官career diplomat
- 派驻外交官to post/station a diplomat
Origin
The word combines 外交 (wàijiāo, 'diplomacy' or 'foreign relations') with 官 (guān, 'official'), literally meaning 'foreign relations official.' The term became standardized in modern Chinese during the late Qing Dynasty as China modernized its diplomatic system.