本部

běnbù

noun #14,270

Measure Word

一个本部 gè

Meanings

1 headquarters
2 head office

Characters

root; original; this

department; section

Examples

公司的本部设在上海。

Gōngsī de běnbù shè zài Shànghǎi.

The company's headquarters is located in Shanghai.

你需要去本部办理手续。

Nǐ xūyào qù běnbù bànlǐ shǒuxù.

You need to go to the head office to handle the paperwork.

Tips

usage

本部 and 总部 both mean 'headquarters.' 本部 emphasizes the main/original location, while 总部 emphasizes central command.

Stroke Order

本 běn

部 bù