Definition
使者 (shǐzhě) is a general term for an emissary or envoy sent on a mission, often diplomatic or cultural. 大使 (dàshǐ) is a specific diplomatic rank (ambassador) and is more formal and official.
noun
emissaryenvoy
Examples
- 使者。Zhè wèi shǐ zhě dàibiǎo zǒngtǒng chūfǎng lín guó.This envoy visited a neighboring country on behalf of the president.
- 使者。Tāmen pàichū yì míng shǐ zhě chuándì tíng huǒ xiéyì.They sent an emissary to deliver the ceasefire agreement.
- 使者。Wénhuà shǐ zhě cùjìn le liǎng gè chéngshì zhījiān de jiāoliú.The cultural envoy promoted exchanges between the two cities.
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