zoeng2 gun2掌管
Jyutpingzoeng2 gun2
Yalejéung gún
Definition
To be in charge of, administer, or manage.
neutralwork
How it's used
Focuses on the authority and responsibility over a specific domain, organization, or set of resources. It carries a slightly formal or professional tone compared to everyday verbs like 管 or 負責. While it implies management, it often suggests a higher level of control or oversight over significant assets or operations.
Examples
Who is in charge of the company now?
He has been in charge of the whole department for many years.
Related words
Common phrases
to be in charge of finances
to hold the reins of power
Common mistake
Avoid using this for minor tasks or casual supervision, as it sounds overly serious or bureaucratic. For simple everyday tasks, use 負責 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
