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Definition
The supreme leader of a political party.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the head of a political party, often carrying a slightly formal or journalistic tone. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation unless discussing current political events or news. Unlike general terms for leaders, this is restricted to the context of organized political parties.
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That party leader held a press conference today to talk about policies.
Do you know who their party leader is?
Related words
Common phrases
current party leader
party leadership election
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a leader of a company or a social group, as it is strictly tied to political parties. For general leadership roles, use 領袖 or 老闆 instead.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
