干部

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他是公司的一名中层干部。▶ —
   He is a mid-level manager at the company.
2. 干部应该以身作则。▶ —
   Cadres should lead by example.

Collocations

Mnemonic

干 gàn "trunk/to manage" + 部 bù "section": those who form the backbone of an organization, i.e. cadres, officials. 干 is a multi-reading character (gān / gàn); in 干部 it reads gàn. Contrast 群众 (the masses).

Related

Quick check

1. How is 干 read in 干部?

   • gàn (trunk, cadre)
   • gān (dry)
   • hàn (sweat)
   • gǎn (to dare)