verb / noun HSK 4
to manage · to administer · management · administration
Meaning
管理 means to manage, control, or oversee something in an organized way. It applies to managing people, organizations, resources, or systems. As a noun, it refers to the act or process of management itself.
Usage
This is a formal, standard term used widely in business, government, and organizational contexts. It can describe managing a company, administering a project, or even managing personal affairs. Often paired with specific domains like 管理公司 (manage a company) or 时间管理 (time management).
Examples
- 01他负责管理整个部门的工作。.He is responsible for managing the work of the entire department.
- 02这家公司的管理模式很先进。.This company's management model is very advanced.
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Common collocations
- 管理人员management personnel, managers
- 时间管理time management
- 管理经验management experience
- 企业管理business management
Origin
管 originally meant 'pipe' or 'tube' and evolved to mean 'to control' or 'to be in charge of.' 理 means 'to arrange' or 'to put in order.' Together, 管理 literally suggests 'controlling and organizing,' which naturally extends to modern management concepts.