二把手 (èr bǎ shǒu) — second-in-command, deputy leader
Definition
Literally 'second handle', 二把手 is the number-two person in an organization — the deputy or second-in-command under the leader (一把手). It implies real authority over daily operations, not just an assistant.
noun
second-in-commanddeputy leader
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 二把手，。Tā shì gōng sī de èr bǎ shǒu, fù zé rì cháng guǎn lǐ.He is the company's second-in-command, responsible for daily management.
- 二把手，。Zhè wèi èr bǎ shǒu hěn yǒu jīng yàn, dà jiā dōu xìn rèn tā.This deputy leader is very experienced; everyone trusts him.
- ，二把手。Lǎo zhāng tuì xiū hòu, èr bǎ shǒu jiē tì le tā de wèi zhì.After Old Zhang retired, the second-in-command took over his position.
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