Meaning
分行 refers to a branch location of a bank or financial institution. It is a subsidiary office that operates under the authority of the main bank headquarters. The term is commonly used in banking contexts to distinguish branch locations from the main office or headquarters.
Usage
This term is used primarily in formal banking and business contexts. It typically refers to physical bank branches rather than other types of businesses. When discussing bank locations, 分行 is the standard professional term used by financial institutions and customers alike.
Examples
- 01这家银行在上海有十几家分行。.This bank has over ten branches in Shanghai.
- 02我需要去分行办理业务，总行太远了。, .I need to go to the branch to handle my business; the head office is too far away.
Characters
Measure words
- 家一家分行
- 个三个分行
Common collocations
- 开设分行to open a branch
- 分行经理branch manager
- 海外分行overseas branch
- 各地分行branches in various locations
Antonyms
Origin
The term combines 分 (to divide/branch) with 行 (bank/firm), literally meaning a divided or separated bank location. This straightforward compound reflects the organizational structure of banks with multiple locations.