bou6 mun4部門部门
Jyutpingbou6 mun4
Yalebouh mùhn
Definition
Department; section; a branch or unit within an organization with a specific function.
neutralwork
How it's used
Used primarily in formal workplace or organizational contexts to describe specific functional units. While it functions as a noun, it often appears in compound terms involving collaboration or hierarchy. It is rarely used to describe parts of a physical object, where words like 部分 are more appropriate.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Which department do you work in?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 部分, which refers to a portion or a part of a whole. 部門 is strictly for organizational structures or administrative divisions.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
