hang4 zing3 zung2 coi4行政總裁行政总裁
Jyutpinghang4 zing3 zung2 coi4
Yalehàhng jing júng chòih
Definition
Chief executive officer (CEO); the highest-ranking executive manager in a company responsible for carrying out board decisions.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the highest-ranking executive in a corporate hierarchy. While often abbreviated as CEO in professional settings, the full term is used in formal reports, news, or when introducing someone's title in a business context.
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The CEO of that company is very young.
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Common phrases
newly appointed CEO
CEO's office
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 總經理, which is a general manager. While both hold high positions, the administrative scope and legal responsibilities of an 行政總裁 are typically broader and more focused on overall corporate strategy.
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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.
