Meaning
分店 refers to a branch or subsidiary location of a business, typically part of a larger chain or company. It contrasts with 总店 (main store/headquarters). The term is commonly used for retail stores, restaurants, banks, and other commercial establishments that have multiple locations.
Usage
分店 is standard in both spoken and written Chinese when discussing business expansion or multiple locations. It's frequently seen on storefronts and in business contexts. Native speakers often use it when asking which location of a chain they should visit or when a business announces opening new branches.
Examples
- 01这家餐厅在北京有十几家分店。.This restaurant has over ten branch locations in Beijing.
- 02你可以去我们的任何一家分店退货。.You can return items at any of our branch stores.
Characters
Measure words
- 家三家分店
- 个两个分店
Common collocations
- 开分店to open a branch store
- 分店地址branch store address
- 各地分店branches in various locations
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 分 (to divide/branch off) with 店 (store), literally meaning a store that has branched off from a main location. This straightforward compound reflects the hierarchical relationship between headquarters and satellite locations.