管管
Basic Meaning
n
As a suffix '儿' is often used in informal speech, e.g., '水管儿' (shuǐ guǎn er).
(~儿) a tube; a pipe; a cylindrical object (e.g., made of bamboo)
（~儿）竹管；管子。
Words:
管中窥豹水管管子管道喉管儿
Sentences:
- 厨房的水管漏水了，得赶紧修。The water pipe in the kitchen is leaking; we need to fix it quickly.
- 他用一根竹管给花浇水。He waters the flowers using a bamboo tube.
n
Often used in compound words for specific instruments.
a wind instrument
吹奏的乐器。
Words:
黑管双簧管铜管管弦乐管乐器
Sentences:
- 他在乐队里吹黑管。He plays the clarinet in the band.
- 我喜欢听管弦乐。I enjoy listening to orchestral music.
n
A specialized term in electronics, like 'transistor'.
a tube-shaped electronic component
形状像管的电器件。
Words:
电子管彩管晶体管
Sentences:
- 这台老收音机用的是电子管。This old radio uses vacuum tubes.
q
Measure word for things like pens, tubes of paste, etc.
(measure word) for long, thin, cylindrical objects
用于细长圆筒形的东西。
Words:
一管毛笔一管牙膏一管
Sentences:
- 我买了一管新牙膏。I bought a new tube of toothpaste.
- 这管颜料快用完了。This tube of paint is almost used up.
v
A common and versatile verb for handling affairs or people.
to manage; to take care of; to be in charge of
管理；看管；照管。
Words:
管家管账管伙食管理看管照管
Sentences:
- 她负责管理这个部门。She is responsible for managing this department.
- 你能帮我照管一下行李吗？Can you help me watch my luggage for a moment?
v
Often used in administrative or legal contexts.
to have jurisdiction over; to govern
管辖。
Words:
管辖
Sentences:
- 这个地区由市政府管辖。This district is under the jurisdiction of the municipal government.
v
Often refers to disciplining children or subordinates.
to discipline; to restrain; to control
管教，约束。
Words:
管教管束
Sentences:
- 父母应该好好管教孩子。Parents should discipline their children properly.
v
Indicates holding a specific role or responsibility.
to be in charge of (a specific job or duty)
担任（工作）。
Words:
管出纳
Sentences:
- 他在公司管出纳。He is in charge of cashier duties at the company.
v
Often used in a slightly negative context, as in 'minding others' business'.
to interfere; to meddle; to get involved in
过问；干预。
Words:
管闲事
Sentences:
- 别管别人的闲事。Don't meddle in other people's business.
v
Common in offers or promises, e.g., '管吃管住'.
to guarantee; to be responsible for providing
保证；负责供给。
Words:
管保管吃管住
Sentences:
- 这份工作管吃管住。This job provides food and accommodation.
- 我管保你明天会开心。I guarantee you'll be happy tomorrow.
prep
In the structure '管...叫...', meaning 'to call something/someone...'. Example: 大家都管他叫小李.
(preposition) similar to '把', used specifically with '叫'
作用跟“把”相近，专跟“叫”配合。
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 大家都管他叫“电脑专家”Everyone calls him the 'computer expert'.
prep
Used to indicate the source from which something is obtained. Example: 管他借本书.
(preposition) similar to '向' or 'from'
作用跟“向”相近。
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 我可以管你借支笔吗？Can I borrow a pen from you?
conj
Used in the conjunction '不管' or '管...都/也...' to express 'no matter what/who/how'.
no matter; regardless
不管；无论。
Words:
不管
Sentences:
- 管你是谁，都要遵守规则。No matter who you are, you must follow the rules.
v
Less common than other verb senses, meaning something is related to or involves someone/something.
to concern; to involve; to have to do with
关涉；牵涉。
Sentences:
- 这件事管不着你。This matter has nothing to do with you.
Writing & Component
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