Meaning
支部 refers to a local branch or chapter of a larger organization, most commonly used for Communist Party branches in China. It represents the basic organizational unit at the grassroots level, whether in a workplace, school, village, or community.
Usage
This term is particularly common in political and organizational contexts in mainland China. When used without qualification, it typically refers to a Party branch (党支部). In formal settings, it appears frequently in official documents and organizational communications. Less commonly, it can refer to branches of other organizations like labor unions or youth leagues.
Examples
- 01我们学校有三个党支部。.Our school has three Party branches.
- 02他担任支部书记已经五年了。.He has served as branch secretary for five years.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个支部
Common collocations
- 党支部Party branch
- 支部书记branch secretary
- 支部委员会branch committee
- 基层支部grassroots branch
Antonyms
Origin
The term combines 支 (branch) and 部 (division/section), literally meaning a branch division. It entered widespread use in China during the early 20th century as political organizations adopted Soviet-style hierarchical structures with local branches as the foundational organizational unit.