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管
guǎn
Description
“管”这个字有很多意思，最常见的是“管理”或者“管”别人的事。
The character "管" has many meanings, the most common being "to manage" or "to take care of" someone else's matters.
它也可以指长长的、里面是空的东西，比如水管。
It can also refer to something long and hollow inside, like a water pipe.
Meanings
管guǎn
to manage; to be in charge of
这件事由我来管。
I'll take care of this matter.
管guǎn
to mind; to care about; to bother with
别管我，我没事。
Don't worry about me, I'm fine.
管guǎn
tube; pipe
这根水管坏了。
This water pipe is broken.
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Notes
- Nuance
管 alone often means to mind or interfere in something, as in 别管闲事.
- Etymology
originally a hollow tube of bamboo; the meaning extended to control and manage.
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