General Director:
* 导演 (dǎo yǎn) - This is the most common translation for a movie or play director. It literally means "direct the performance."
* 主任 (zhǔ rèn) - This is used for a director of a department or organization. It means "chief" or "head."
* 负责人 (fù zé rén) - This means "person in charge" and can be used for a director with a specific area of responsibility.
Specific Directors:
* 总监 (zǒng jiān) - This is used for a director of a department or division, such as "Marketing Director" or "Sales Director."
* 经理 (jīng lǐ) - This is used for a director who manages a specific area, such as "Hotel Manager" or "Restaurant Manager."
* 总裁 (zǒng cái) - This is used for a CEO or president of a company.
Other options:
* 指导员 (zhǐ dǎo yuán) - This can be used for a director in an educational or training context.
* 主管 (zhǔ guǎn) - This means "supervisor" and can be used for a director in a more general sense.
It's always best to consider the context and the specific type of director you are referring to when choosing the appropriate translation.