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Jyutpingsi3 ze2
Yalesi jé
Definition
An emissary, envoy, or messenger representing a country or organization.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone sent on a formal mission or task, often carrying a message or representing a higher authority. While it can be used in historical or diplomatic contexts, it is sometimes used metaphorically in daily life to describe someone acting as a go-between or messenger for a group.
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He is the emissary sent by the company to negotiate business.
This emissary brought important letters over.
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