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Definition
Foreign minister; a senior government official in charge of foreign affairs.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the cabinet-level official responsible for diplomacy in countries like Japan or the United Kingdom. In the context of the United States, the equivalent role is usually referred to as 國務卿. It is a formal title used in news reporting and political discussions rather than casual conversation.
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The foreign minister met with several foreign envoys today.
Do you know who the new foreign minister is?
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Common phrases
foreign ministerial talks
foreign ministers' meeting
Common mistake
Avoid using this term for the Chinese government's equivalent, which is officially titled 外交部長. Using 外相 for a Chinese official is technically incorrect and may sound confusing to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
