干部

gànbù

cadre

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Understanding 干部 (gànbù)

The term 干部 refers to a person holding a managerial or leadership position within an organization, such as a company, government, or community group. It often implies responsibility, authority, and a role in decision-making.

Usage and Context

干部 is commonly used to describe officials or managers who have some level of administrative power. It is frequently seen in political, corporate, and social contexts. For example, government officials, company managers, or community leaders can all be called 干部.

Common Collocations

  • 公司干部 (company cadre): refers to managerial staff within a company.
  • 年轻干部 (young cadre): emphasizes younger members in leadership roles.
  • 政府干部 (government cadre): officials working in government departments.

Nuances and Register

Using 干部 usually conveys a formal or official tone. It is not used for casual leadership roles but rather for recognized positions with authority. When speaking about someone as a 干部, it implies trustworthiness and responsibility.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 干部 with 普通员工 (ordinary employee) or 领导 (leader) in a casual sense. 干部 specifically refers to those with formal roles and duties within an organizational hierarchy.

Example Sentences

公司里的干部需要具备良好的领导能力。

Gōngsī lǐ de gànbù xūyào jùbèi liánghǎo de lǐngdǎo nénglì.

The cadres in the company need to have good leadership skills.

他被选为村里的年轻干部,负责组织活动。

Tā bèi xuǎn wèi cūn lǐ de niánqīng gànbù, fùzé zǔzhī huódòng.

He was elected as a young cadre in the village, responsible for organizing

政府干部必须遵守纪律,廉洁奉公。

Zhèngfǔ gànbù bìxū zūnshǒu jìlǜ, liánjié fènggōng.

Government cadres must abide by discipline and serve with integrity.