Meaning and Usage
"总部" (zǒngbù) refers to the main office or central headquarters of an organization, company, or institution. It is where the highest level of management and decision-making takes place.
Common Contexts
It is commonly used in business and organizational contexts to indicate the central authority or main administrative center.
Collocations and Patterns
- 总部设在 + location: indicates where the headquarters is located.
- 调到总部: to be transferred to the headquarters.
- 总部决定: decisions made by the headquarters.
Usage Notes
When using "总部," it implies a central role in governance or management, often contrasted with branch offices (分部). It is a formal term used in professional and official contexts. Avoid confusing it with "分部" which means branch or subdivision.