Meaning
使节 refers to an official representative sent by one government to another on a diplomatic mission. This formal term is used in political and diplomatic contexts to describe ambassadors, special envoys, or other official messengers representing a nation or organization in international affairs.
Usage
This is a formal, literary term typically found in news reports, diplomatic communications, and official documents. In everyday conversation, people might use simpler terms like 大使 (ambassador) or 代表 (representative) instead. Common in phrases like 特使 (special envoy) or 外交使节 (diplomatic envoy).
Examples
- 01中国政府派遣特别使节前往该国进行和平谈判。.The Chinese government dispatched a special envoy to that country for peace negotiations.
- 02总统在官邸接见了来访的外交使节。.The president received the visiting diplomatic envoy at the official residence.
Characters
Measure words
- 位一位使节
- 名两名使节
Common collocations
- 外交使节diplomatic envoy
- 派遣使节to dispatch an envoy
- 特别使节special envoy
- 接见使节to receive an envoy
Origin
使 originally meant 'to send' or 'messenger,' while 节 here refers to the ceremonial staff or credentials carried by ancient envoys as proof of their authority. Together they formed the term for an official diplomatic representative bearing credentials.