dung2 si6 zoeng2董事長董事长
Jyutpingdung2 si6 zoeng2
Yaledúng sih jéung
Definition
Chairman of the board of directors; the chief executive of a company.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the head of a board of directors in a corporate setting. While it carries a formal tone, it is used frequently in business contexts to distinguish the person holding the highest governance position from the chief executive officer, often referred to as 行政總裁.
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go3個goExamples
The chairman of this company is very young.
Related words
Common phrases
chairman's office
appoint a chairman
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general management titles, but it specifically denotes the board chair rather than the person managing daily operations.
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