xiàozhǎng

Rector

In Chinese, the word '校长' (xiàozhǎng) refers to the principal or head of a school, particularly in academic institutions like universities. The term is commonly used to denote the person in charge of overseeing the administration and operations of the educational institution, making important decisions about its direction and policies. The term can also colloquially refer to the leader or figurehead of a specific academic department.