总管

总管 (zǒng guǎn) refers to a person who oversees or manages a large organization, department, or complex operation. It is often used in contexts where someone holds a high-level supervisory role, such as in a household, business, or institution.

The character 总 (zǒng) means 'general' or 'overall,' and 管 (guǎn) means 'to manage' or 'to control.' Together, they convey the idea of someone who has overall responsibility for an entire system or group.

总管 is commonly used in historical or traditional settings, such as in imperial courts or large estates, but it can also appear in modern contexts like corporate management or event coordination. In some cases, it may be translated as 'steward' or 'supervisor,' depending on the context.