司
manage; department; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesverb
to manage; to operate; to run
neutralUsed for managing work, equipment, or business affairs.
He is in charge of the boiler operation to ensure it runs normally.
This new machine requires professional personnel to operate it.
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Each department manages its own duties, and the project is progressing smoothly.
His father has been in charge of the kitchen at this restaurant for many years.
He personally manages daily affairs for this small company.
noun
government department
formalA formal administrative term used only for government agency subdivisions in China's central state organs.
The Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for receiving foreign envoys.
The Basic Education Department of the Ministry of Education is in charge of primary and secondary education across the country.
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The Endowment Insurance Department of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security is responsible for formulating national social security policies.
The Disease Prevention and Control Department of the National Health Commission is responsible for coordinating epidemic prevention and control work.
He works in the Technical Department under the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security.
noun
surname
neutralA relatively rare Chinese surname.
This professor with the surname Si is the academic leader of our school.
The surname Si originated from official titles during the Western Zhou Dynasty.