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March 24, 2026
委员(委員)wěiyuán(wei3yuan2)
委员 (wei3 yuan2) refers to a member of a committee or council, typically involved in decision-making processes or governance. This term is commonly used in political, organizational, or institutional contexts where groups are formed to discuss and make decisions on specific issues.
Frequency#11830DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of committees is vital to governance, particularly in political structures like the National People's Congress, where 委员 plays a significant role in legislative processes.
Memory Tip
Imagine a wise owl (representing '委' - wei3) sitting on a branch, deciding who should join its committee (representing '员' - yuan2). The owl is thoughtful, as is the role of a committee member, making wise decisions for the group.
Meanings of 委员
wěiyuán(wei3yuan2)
1committee member
2committee
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About 委员
委员Simplified
委員Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#11830Frequency Rank
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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代表 (dàibiǎo) - use '委员' when referring specifically to a member of a committee, while '代表' refers to a representative, often with a broader or different role.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a wise owl (representing '委' - wei3) sitting on a branch, deciding who should join its committee (representing '员' - yuan2). The owl is thoughtful, as is the role of a committee member, making wise decisions for the group.
Usage Notes
It's important to use 委员 in contexts related to formal organizations or governance, as using it informally can sound inappropriate. Common collocations include '委员会' (committee) and '成员' (member), and be careful with the tone, as both characters are third and second tones respectively.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 委员 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to governance and organization. Students should focus on using it in proper contexts and recognizing its usage in formal discussions.
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of committees is vital to governance, particularly in political structures like the National People's Congress, where 委员 plays a significant role in legislative processes.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 委员 with other similar terms like 成员 or 代表, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我是一名成员' (I am a member) when referring to a specific committee role should be corrected to '我是一名委员'.
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Grammar Patterns of 委员
委员 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
My reasons were stated in writing and circulated to all committee members.
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给了我们半个小时向委员会作陈述。
gěi le wǒ mén bàn gè xiǎo shí xiàng wěi yuán huì zuò chén shù。
We were allotted half an hour to address the committee.
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委员会的委员们都是些年轻妇女, 很好地履行了她们的职责.
wěi yuán huì de wěi yuán mén dū shì xiē nián qīng fù nǚ, , hěn hǎo dì lǚ háng le tā mén de zhí.
The committee, who were all young women, fulfilled their duties admirably.
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医疗卫生委员会不会批准他为全科医生。
yī liáo wèi shēng wěi yuán huì bù huì pī zhǔn tā wéi quán kē yī shēng。
The medical board would not pass him fit for General Service.
Cultural Notes for 委员
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the concept of committees is vital to governance, particularly in political structures like the National People's Congress, where 委员 plays a significant role in legislative processes.
Frequently Asked Questions about 委员
委员 specifically refers to a committee member, while 成员 is a more general term for a member of any group.
No, 委员 is generally used in formal contexts related to committees and should be avoided in casual conversations.
委员 refers to a member of a committee, while 代表 refers to a representative, often in a broader or different context.
