How to Say ‘Manager’ in Simplified Chinese
经理
jīng lǐ
[jeeng-lee]
🇨🇳 In China: 经理 can be a real title, but in China it is also sometimes used as a polite way to address someone in a business setting if they seem to be the person in charge. Don't use it randomly for everyone; it works best when their role is clear.
Phrase Breakdown
经理
jīng lǐ
[jeeng-lee]
manager
A person in charge of a team, department, or business area.
你可以先和经理交换名片。
You can first exchange business cards with the manager.
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