管不了他

can't control him

→ 管

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can't control him Colloquial; 管 means to manage, discipline, or deal with someone here, and 不了 indicates inability. Depending on context, it can also mean "can't do anything about him."

CH: 他太任性了，连他的父母都管不了他。

EN: He’s too willful; even his parents can’t control him.

你是老师你管不了他？

You're his teacher—can't you control him?

— 一个都不能少 (1999)

如果你管不了他

If you can't control him

— 四百击 (1959)

我管不了他

I can't control him.

— 一个都不能少 (1999)

我跟你说我管不了他，你想管你管

I'm telling you, I can't control him. If you want to, you deal with him.

— 一个都不能少 (1999)

我就管不了他

I just can't control him.

— 一个都不能少 (1999)