This is the 1900th most frequent Chinese word.
國務
"國務" means "state affairs" or "national affairs."
Here, '國務' denotes 'state affairs,' indicating matters related to governance and administration, and '院' specifies a council or official body.
國務院是中國的最高行政機構之一。
The State Council is one of China's highest administrative bodies.
In this sentence, '國務' encapsulates 'state affairs,' referring broadly to governmental functions, and '大臣' signifies a high-ranking official or minister.
國務大臣負責外交事務的協調。
The Minister for State Affairs is responsible for coordinating foreign affairs.
Here, '國務' refers generally to 'state affairs,' encompassing national interests and collective governance responsibilities.