noun HSK 4
Traditional 負責人
person in charge · responsible person · head · director
Meaning
负责人 refers to the person who holds responsibility for a project, department, organization, or task. It's a formal term commonly used in workplace, government, and organizational contexts to designate someone with authority and accountability.
Usage
This is a formal, neutral term used in professional and official settings. It appears frequently in business meetings, news reports, and official documents. Can refer to various levels of leadership from project managers to department heads.
Examples
- 01请问这个项目的负责人是谁？?May I ask who is the person in charge of this project?
- 02作为部门负责人，他必须对所有决定负责。, .As the department head, he must be responsible for all decisions.
Characters
Measure words
- 位一位负责人
- 名三名负责人
Common collocations
- 项目负责人project manager/head
- 部门负责人department head
- 主要负责人primary person in charge
- 直接负责人directly responsible person
Antonyms
Origin
Literally means 'responsibility-bearing person.' The word combines 负责 (to be responsible for) with 人 (person), creating a straightforward compound that directly describes the role.