fan1 gung1 si1分公司
Jyutpingfan1 gung1 si1
Yalefān gūng sī
Definition
Branch office; a branch of a parent company.
neutralwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to a corporate entity that is subordinate to a parent company, often called 總公司. It implies a hierarchy where the branch has limited autonomy compared to the headquarters. It is common to hear people clarify their status by saying they are just a branch when explaining why they cannot approve certain requests.
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gaan1間gānExamples
This is our branch company, responsible for handling logistics.
Are you working at the branch company?
Related words
Common phrases
to establish a branch company
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 分店, which refers specifically to a retail shop or restaurant branch. Use 分公司 for corporate offices and business entities, but use 分店 for physical storefronts.
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