掌管 zhǎngguǎn in charge of
in charge of; to control
How to remember 掌管: 掌 in charge + 管 tube = in charge of.
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How it is used
- To be in charge of, hold authority over - 掌管财务 (zhǎngguǎn cáiwù) be in charge of the finances.
- Contrast 管理 (guǎnlǐ, to administer/manage day-to-day): 掌管 stresses holding the controlling authority over an area or resource.