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管家 (guǎn jiā): (old) butler; steward; manager; administrator; housekeeper; to manage a household

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
(old) butler; steward; manager; administrator; housekeeper; to manage a household
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • steward
  • manager
  • administrator
  • housekeeper
  • to manage a household
  • (old) butler

Chinese explanation

  • 旧时在大户人家中管理家庭事务和仆人的人
  • 也泛指替人管理家务或事务的人。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

to take care (of)

HSK 1

home

Example sentences

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In this century-old mansion, the butler personally inspects every door and window each morning to ensure the master's safety.

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Before the dinner began, the butler whispered a reminder to me that several guests tonight were important VIPs, so I needed to mind my manners.

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Before leaving, the old butler placed a set of keys in my hand and said that I would be the one taking care of this house from then on.

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The butler in the movie always wore a crisp black tailcoat, standing silently behind his master, ready to provide service at any moment.

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