执掌 (zhí zhǎng) — to be in charge of; to wield (power/authority); to manage (formal)
Definition
A formal verb meaning 'to wield / hold' power, authority, or control over an organization — used in official or written contexts (e.g. 执掌大权), not everyday speech.
verb
to be in charge ofto wield (power/authority)to manage (formal)
Examples
- 执掌。Tā zhí zhǎng gōng sī de cái wù.He is in charge of the company's finances.
- 执掌。Zǒng lǐ zhí zhǎng dà quán.The prime minister wields great power.
- 执掌。Tā zhí zhǎng zhè ge bù mén yǐ jīng shí nián le.She has been in charge of this department for ten years.
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