mou5 gung1 si1母公司
Jyutpingmou5 gung1 si1
Yalemóuh gūng sī
Definition
Parent company; a company that owns a controlling interest in another company.
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How it's used
Business contexts in Hong Kong frequently use this term to describe corporate hierarchies. It is often paired with 子公司 to distinguish between the controlling entity and its subsidiaries. While it sounds formal, it is the standard term used in both professional settings and news reports.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
This is our parent company's office.
The parent company has decided to lay off staff.
Related words
Common phrases
parent company and subsidiary
Grammar color guide
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Connector
Grammar guides
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