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
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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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