经理 (jīng lǐ) — manager, director

Definition

A 经理 is a company/business manager — the person who runs day-to-day operations. More specific than 主管 ('person in charge' of any unit) and lower-ranking than 董事 (board director).

noun
managerdirector
Measure word · 个, 位, 名

Examples

  • 经理
    Wǒ men bù mén xīn lái le yí wèi jīng lǐ.
    Our department has a new manager.
  • 经理
    Zhè jiā gōng sī de jīng lǐ hěn yǒu jīng yàn.
    The manager of this company is very experienced.
  • 经理
    Nǐ rèn shi nà wèi nǚ jīng lǐ ma?
    Do you know that female manager?

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