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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
总部zǒngbùgeneral headquartersHSK 5, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #2876, Hard
zǒngbù(zong3bu4)zong bu T3
  1. 1general headquarters
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March 24, 2026

总部(總部)zǒngbù(zong3bu4)

总部 (zǒngbù) refers to the main office or central headquarters of an organization or company. It is commonly used in business contexts to denote the primary location where key decision-making occurs and where the main administrative functions are concentrated.

Strokes19Frequency#2876DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In modern Chinese business culture, the concept of a '总部' has gained prominence with the rise of multinational companies, reflecting China's integration into the global economy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large 'zong' (总) building with a 'bu' (部) on the roof, symbolizing the main hub of operations. Picture key leaders gathering inside to make important decisions, reinforcing the idea of a headquarters.

Meanings of 总部

zǒngbù(zong3bu4)
1general headquarters
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About 总部

总部Simplified
總部Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

分部 (fēnbù) refers to a branch or division of an organization, while 总部 (zǒngbù) specifically denotes the main headquarters.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone; 'zǒng' has a third tone, and 'bù' has a fourth tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced. It’s often used in formal contexts, as in business reports or discussions. Common collocations include '总部设在...' (the headquarters is located in...).

HSK Study Tips

While '总部' is not an HSK word, it connects with vocabulary related to business and organization, which are prevalent in higher HSK levels. Focus on using it in sentences that describe business structures or locations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 总部 with 领导 (lǐngdǎo), which means leadership or management. For example, saying '我的领导在总部' (my leadership is at headquarters) is incorrect; it should refer to '我的总部在...' (my headquarters is located in...).

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Component Characters

总zǒngalways
HSK 39 strokes心
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部bùministry
HSK 410 strokes阝
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How to say general headquarters in Chinese

“general headquarters” in Chinese is总部zǒngbù

总部 (zǒngbù) refers to the main office or central headquarters of an organization or company. It is commonly used in business contexts to denote the primary location where key decision-making occurs and where the main administrative functions are concentrated.

When to use 总部

Be cautious with the tone; 'zǒng' has a third tone, and 'bù' has a fourth tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced. It’s often used in formal contexts, as in business reports or discussions. Common collocations include '总部设在...' (the headquarters is located in...).

总部 or something close to it

分部 (fēnbù) refers to a branch or division of an organization, while 总部 (zǒngbù) specifically denotes the main headquarters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 总部 with 领导 (lǐngdǎo), which means leadership or management. For example, saying '我的领导在总部' (my leadership is at headquarters) is incorrect; it should refer to '我的总部在...' (my headquarters is located in...).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 总部

总部 refers to the main headquarters, while 分部 means a branch or subsidiary office of the organization.

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