This is the 2387th most frequent Chinese word.
司
"司" means to take charge of, manage, or control.
In this sentence, '司' refers to a specific department or bureau, commonly seen in government or organizational terms. It signifies an administrative division.
我在外事服务司工作。
I work in the Foreign Affairs Service Department.
Here, '司' is used to denote an official role or position responsible for managing specific duties or regions. It's associated with governance and officialdom.
古代有司掌管地方事务。
In ancient times, officials managed regional affairs.
In this usage, '司' is part of the compound '司职,' which means to take charge or be responsible for specified tasks or roles within an organization.