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大使馆dàshǐguǎnembassyHSK 3, n, 22 strokes, rank #7509, Medium
dàshǐguǎn(da4shi3guan3)da shi guan T4
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March 24, 2026

大使馆(大使館)dàshǐguǎn(da4shi3guan3)

大使馆 (dà shǐ guǎn) refers to an embassy, which is a diplomatic mission representing a country in a foreign nation. It is often involved in political, cultural, and economic exchanges, providing services to citizens abroad and promoting bilateral relations.

Strokes22Frequency#7509DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

Embassies play a crucial role in international relations and are often seen as symbols of a country's presence abroad. In China, embassies are also venues for cultural events and often represent national interests in local communities.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large building (大) where ambassadors (使) gather to discuss important matters and represent their country (馆). The visual of a grand building helps recall the word 'embassy' and its pronunciation, 'da4 shi3 guan3.'

Meanings of 大使馆

dàshǐguǎn(da4shi3guan3)
1embassy
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About 大使馆

大使馆Simplified
大使館Traditional
22Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#7509Frequency Rank
座Measure Word
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3YCTL4HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 大使馆

Usage Notes

Be careful to use the correct measure word when referring to an embassy; '座' (zuò) is commonly used. This term is more formal and should be used in official contexts rather than casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, 大使馆 connects well with other vocabulary related to government and travel. Students should focus on pronunciation and context to distinguish it from similar terms, such as 领事馆 (lǐng shì guǎn), which means consulate.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 大使馆 with 领事馆, using them interchangeably. Remember, 大使馆 specifically refers to an embassy, while 领事馆 refers to a consulate. For example, saying '我去领事馆办理签证' (I go to the embassy to apply for a visa) is incorrect; it should be 大使馆.

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Component Characters

大dàbig
HSK 13 strokes大
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使shǐto make
HSK 48 strokes亻
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馆guǎnbuilding
HSK 111 strokes饣
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How to say embassy in Chinese

“embassy” in Chinese is大使馆dàshǐguǎn

大使馆 (dà shǐ guǎn) refers to an embassy, which is a diplomatic mission representing a country in a foreign nation. It is often involved in political, cultural, and economic exchanges, providing services to citizens abroad and promoting bilateral relations.

When to use 大使馆

Be careful to use the correct measure word when referring to an embassy; '座' (zuò) is commonly used. This term is more formal and should be used in official contexts rather than casual conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 大使馆 with 领事馆, using them interchangeably. Remember, 大使馆 specifically refers to an embassy, while 领事馆 refers to a consulate. For example, saying '我去领事馆办理签证' (I go to the embassy to apply for a visa) is incorrect; it should be 大使馆.

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Grammar Patterns of 大使馆

大使馆 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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4名在意大利____寻求避难的人已经自愿离开了。

Four people who sought refuge in the Italian embassy have left voluntarily.

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4名在意大利大使馆寻求避难的人已经自愿离开了。

4 4 míng zài yì dà lì dà shǐ guǎn xún qiú bì nán de rén yǐ jīng zì yuàn lí kāi。

Four people who sought refuge in the Italian embassy have left voluntarily.
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12名古巴人在大使馆藏身了几天后离开了。

12 12 míng gǔ bā rén zài dà shǐ guǎn cáng shēn le jī tiān hòu lí kāi。

Twelve Cubans left the embassy after sheltering there for several days.
3
赖尔试着找了大使馆,却被告知休正在开会。

lài ěr shì zháo zhǎo le dà shǐ guǎn, , què bèi gào zhī xiū zhèng zài kāi。

Ryle tried the Embassy, only to be told that Hugh was in a meeting.
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现在大使馆里所有的外国和当地工作人员都清空了。

xiàn zài dà shǐ guǎn lǐ suǒ yǒu de wài guó hé dāng dì gōng zuò rén yuán dū qīng kōng le。

The Embassy is now denuded of all foreign and local staff.
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寄给我的邮件由中国大使馆转交.

jì gěi wǒ de yóu jiàn yóu zhōng guó dà shǐ guǎn zhuǎn jiāo.

Address my mail in care of the Chinese Embassy.

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No, 大使馆 refers specifically to an embassy, while 领事馆 refers to a consulate, which has different functions.

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