English–Chinese
“butler” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinguǎn jiā
Example
他们家的管家每天早上先准备早餐。tā men jiā de guǎn jiā měi tiān zǎo shàng xiān zhǔn bèi zǎo cān
Their butler prepares breakfast first every morning.
How to say “butler” in Chinese
“Butler” in Chinese is 管家 (guǎn jiā).
A household manager who coordinates the people, routines, and practical affairs that keep a home running smoothly.
Example sentences with 管家
许多别墅都配备了专业管家。xǔ duō bié shù dōu pèi bèi le zhuān yè guǎn jiā
Many villas have professional butlers.
Tips for using 管家
- For general conversation, this word carries a strong status and property-management flavor, so it may sound too grand for a person who simply helps with cleaning or cooking.