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Definition
A legal representative of a corporation or legal entity.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal business and legal contexts to refer to the individual authorized to act on behalf of a corporation. While it is a standard term in mainland China, Hong Kongers often use the term 董事 or 公司負責人 in casual conversation unless specifically discussing legal registration documents.
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Who is the legal representative of this company?
He has been very busy since becoming the legal representative.
Related words
Common phrases
change the legal representative
serve as the legal representative
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this term to refer to any manager or boss, but it carries a specific legal weight that implies personal liability for the company's actions.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
