gun2 lei5管理
Jyutpinggun2 lei5
Yalegún léih
Definition
To manage, administer, or be responsible for.
neutralwork
How it's used
While used in professional contexts, this term is also frequently applied to personal habits and self discipline. It carries a sense of active oversight and strategic planning rather than just passive supervision. In casual speech, people often prefer more specific verbs like 睇住 or 搞掂 depending on the situation.
Examples
How do you manage this company?
He is very good at managing his own time.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this word for simple tasks like looking after a child or a pet, but it sounds too formal and bureaucratic in those contexts. Use 照顧 instead for caretaking roles.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
