副手 (fù shǒu) — (noun) deputy; assistant; right-hand person
Definition
A 副手 is a close second-in-command or right-hand person to a leader — someone who steps in and supports. The example 他是总经理的副手 ('He is the GM's deputy') shows it marks a clear #2 role.
noun
deputyassistantright-hand person
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 副手。Tā shì zǒng jīng lǐ de fù shǒu.He is the deputy of the general manager.
- 副手。Zhè wèi fù shǒu gōng zuò hěn rèn zhēn.This assistant works very diligently.
- 副手。Tā shì wǒ zuì dé lì de fù shǒu.He is my most capable right-hand person.
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