No. 6,235 in Chinese
当官
To become or serve as a government official.
In a sentence
他小时候的梦想是当官。
His childhood dream was to become an official.
'当官' refers to the ambition or aspiration to hold an official position.
我认为当官不是一件简单的事情。
I believe that being an official is not a simple matter.
'当官' is used to describe the act or state of serving as an official in a position of authority.
为了当官，有些人会努力学习和工作。
In order to become an official, some people strive to study and work hard.
'当官' denotes the process or goal of achieving a governmental or authoritative role.
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