Definition
经理 (jīnglǐ) is the general word for a manager in a business or company. It differs from 主任 (zhǔrèn), which is the head of a department or office (often in government/institutions), and from 主管 (zhǔguǎn), which emphasizes being 'in charge of' a specific area or project. In most work situations, 经理 is the standard term.
noun
managerdirector
Measure word · 个, 位, 名
Easily confused
- 经历jīng lìsound-alike(verb) to experience; to go through
- 精力jīng lìsound-alikeenergy, vigor (of a person)
- 敬礼jìng lǐsound-aliketo salute
Examples
- 经理。Wǒmen bùmén xīn lái le yí wèi jīng lǐ.Our department has a new manager.
- 经理。Zhè jiā gōngsī de jīng lǐ hěn yǒu jīngyàn.The manager of this company is very experienced.
- 经理?Nǐ rènshi nà wèi nǚ jīng lǐ ma?Do you know that female manager?
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