manage affairs; effective; house steward
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to be in charge; to manage affairs
formalA formal or official term for being responsible for running things.
He is in charge of all matters, big and small, in the company.
This manager is responsible for managing affairs and is very capable.
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It won't do if there's no one in charge at home.
adjective
effective; useful
informalOften used in the colloquial form '管事儿' (guǎn shìr). It describes something that works or is effective.
This method is very effective, you should give it a try.
What you say isn't effective; you need to find the leader.
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This medicine is really effective; the pain stopped after taking it.
noun
house steward; manager
archaicAn archaic term for a manager or steward in a wealthy household or enterprise, responsible for general affairs.
The house steward of the Jia family held great power.
He is the old steward of the mansion and handles things very reliably.
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This steward is responsible for purchasing all supplies for the mansion.