总督 (zǒng dū) — governor-general; governor; viceroy
Definition
A senior colonial or imperial official governing a large territory or group of provinces — higher in rank than an ordinary 省长, with authority over multiple regions.
noun
governor-generalgovernorviceroy
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 总督。Zhè wèi zǒng dū zài rèn qī jiān zuò le hěn duō gǎi gé.This governor-general implemented many reforms during his term.
- 总督。Qīng cháo de zǒng dū quán lì hěn dà.The governors-general of the Qing dynasty had great power.
- 总督。zǒng dū Fǔ wèi yú shì zhōng xīn.The governor's mansion is located in the city center.
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