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Jyutpinglei5 si6
Yaleléih sih
Definition
A council member, director, or trustee who manages the administrative affairs of an organization.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or organizational contexts, such as within professional associations, clubs, or non-profit groups. Unlike general staff roles, it implies a position of governance or decision-making power. It is frequently encountered in written notices or meeting minutes regarding the board of directors.
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go3個goExamples
He is a council member of this association and is very busy.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a manager or supervisor in a standard business company, as those roles are typically called 經理. Using it outside of a formal organizational or committee structure will sound unnatural or overly bureaucratic.
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