属下 (shǔ xià) — subordinate (person under one's authority)
Definition
Names a person under your authority — typically used by a manager or superior to refer to the staff who report to them. Slightly more formal and person-focused than 手下, which leans toward a looser group.
noun
subordinate (person under one's authority)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 属下，。Tā shì wǒ de shǔ xià, gōng zuò hěn nǔ lì.He is my subordinate and works very hard.
- ，属下。Zuò wéi jīng lǐ, nǐ yào hǎo hǎo guǎn lǐ nǐ de shǔ xià.As a manager, you need to manage your subordinates well.
- 属下。Zhè xiē shǔ xià dōu tīng cóng tā de ān pái.These subordinates all follow his arrangements.
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