主管 (zhǔ guǎn) — (verb) to be in charge of; to be responsible for; (noun) person in charge; manager
Definition
主管 covers both the verb ('to be in charge of') and the noun ('the person in charge'), usually of a department. 管 is the everyday verb for managing something general; 负责人 names a point-person responsible for a task.
verb
to be in charge ofto be responsible for
noun
person in chargemanager
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 主管。Tā zhǔ guǎn zhè ge bù mén.He is in charge of this department.
- 主管。Wǒ men zhǔ guǎn hěn yán gé.Our manager is very strict.
- 主管。Tā zhǔ guǎn gōng sī de cái wù.She manages the company's finances.
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