Definition
干部 (gàn bù) refers to a cadre or leading member within a party, government, or state-owned enterprise — a key term in China's political and organizational system. It is more specific than 官 (guān, a general official) or 官员 (guān yuán, a formal government official), and distinct from 经理 (jīng lǐ, a business manager).
noun
cadregovernment officialleading member (of a work unit, party organ, or state enterprise)
Examples
- 干部。Zhè wèi gàn bù zài dānwèi lǐ hěn yǒu wēixìn.This cadre is very respected in the work unit.
- 干部。Cūn lǐ suǒyǒu de gàn bù dōu cānjiā le zhè cì péixùn.All the cadres in the village attended this training.
- 干部，。Zuòwéi gàn bù, tā shǐzhōng bǎ qúnzhòng lìyì fàng zài shǒuwèi.As a cadre, he always puts the interests of the people first.
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