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Definition
Branch office or sub-bureau of a government department or business.
- sub-bureau, branch office, or local division of a government authority
- branch office or branch store, especially those named with the suffix "guk2"
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How it's used
Refers specifically to administrative or government branch offices that operate under a central headquarters. While it can technically describe commercial branches, it is much more common to hear 分店 for retail or business locations. Using this term for a standard shop will sound overly formal or bureaucratic.
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Do you know which branch office I can go to for a replacement ID card?
Related words
Common phrases
police station branch
branch offices in various districts
Common mistake
Avoid using this for general business branches or chain stores, as it carries a strong connotation of government or public authority offices. Use 分店 instead for commercial contexts.
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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.
