noun HSK 5
branch office · sub-division · section
Meaning
分部 refers to a branch, subdivision, or regional office of a larger organization or company. It indicates a smaller unit that operates under the authority of a main headquarters or central organization. This word is commonly used in business, government, and institutional contexts.
Usage
分部 is a formal term typically used in professional and organizational contexts. It's commonly seen in corporate settings when discussing regional branches or departmental subdivisions. Native speakers use it to distinguish satellite offices from the main headquarters (总部).
Examples
- 01我们公司在上海设立了一个新的分部。.Our company established a new branch office in Shanghai.
- 02这个分部负责华南地区的业务。.This branch is responsible for business in the South China region.
Characters
Measure words
- 个三个分部
Common collocations
- 设立分部to establish a branch office
- 地区分部regional branch
- 分部经理branch manager
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 分 (to divide) and 部 (department/section), literally meaning 'divided department' or 'separated section,' reflecting its function as a separate unit of a larger whole.