No. 1,900 in Chinese
國務
"國務" means "state affairs" or "national affairs."
In a sentence
國務院是中國的最高行政機構之一。
The State Council is one of China's highest administrative bodies.
Here, '國務' denotes 'state affairs,' indicating matters related to governance and administration, and '院' specifies a council or official body.
國務大臣負責外交事務的協調。
The Minister for State Affairs is responsible for coordinating foreign affairs.
In this sentence, '國務' encapsulates 'state affairs,' referring broadly to governmental functions, and '大臣' signifies a high-ranking official or minister.
國務事務需全國人民的參與。
State affairs require the participation of all citizens.
Here, '國務' refers generally to 'state affairs,' encompassing national interests and collective governance responsibilities.
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