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guǎn

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"管"有很多意思。它可以表示照顾、负责一件事,也可以是一种长长的、里面空的东西,比如水管。

"管" has many meanings. It can mean to take care of or be responsible for something, or it can refer to a long, hollow object, like a water pipe.

Meanings

guǎn

to be in charge of; to manage

这件事由我来管。

I'll take care of this matter.

guǎn

to mind; to bother about

你别管我,我自己可以。

Don't bother with me; I can manage on my own.

guǎn

tube; pipe

水从这根管里流出来。

Water flows out from this pipe.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    "管" as "mind/bother" is often used in 别管 (don't bother) and 不管 (regardless).

  • Etymology

    originally a bamboo tube, later extended to "control" and "manage."

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