Chinese · Work & Business
经理
jīnglǐ
Manager
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person who manages a team or department.
Example
她是市场部的经理。
She is the manager of the marketing department.
Etymology
'经理' (jīnglǐ) combines '经' (jīng), meaning 'to manage', with '理' (lǐ), meaning 'to govern' or 'to deal with'. This term reflects the role of a manager in overseeing operations, developing with modern business practices.
How & Where It’s Used
'经理' is used in formal contexts, especially in corporate discussions about management roles, widely understood in both spoken and written language across various regions.