The 董事会 (dǒngshìhuì) is crucial for a company's direction, making key decisions and overseeing its operations.
董事会 in 30 Seconds
- 最高管理机构 (zuìgāo guǎnlǐ jīgòu) - highest management body
- 代表股东 (dàibiǎo gǔdōng) - represents shareholders
- 决策和监督 (juécè hé jiāndū) - decision-making and supervision
§ Understanding 董事会 (dǒng shì huì)
Alright, let's talk about 董事会 (dǒng shì huì). This word means 'board of directors'. It's a pretty straightforward noun. Think of it like the group of people who are in charge of making big decisions for a company or organization. It's used in formal business contexts, so you'll hear it in news about companies, business meetings, or when discussing corporate governance.
- Word
- 董事会 (dǒng shì huì)
- Part of Speech
- Noun
- Definition
- Board of directors
§ Basic Sentence Structure
You can use 董事会 (dǒng shì huì) just like any other noun in a sentence. It can be the subject or the object. No special tricks here.
董事会 决定了新的策略。
(The board of directors decided the new strategy.)
公司正在等待董事会的批准。
(The company is waiting for the board of directors' approval.)
§ With Verbs and Actions
When you're talking about what the board does, you'll pair 董事会 (dǒng shì huì) with verbs that describe actions like deciding, approving, meeting, or discussing.
- 召开 (zhào kāi) - to convene/hold (a meeting):
董事会 将于下周召开会议。
(The board of directors will hold a meeting next week.)
- 批准 (pī zhǔn) - to approve:
这个计划需要董事会批准。
(This plan needs the board of directors' approval.)
- 任命 (rèn mìng) - to appoint:
董事会 任命了一位新的CEO。
(The board of directors appointed a new CEO.)
§ Using with Prepositions
While Chinese doesn't use prepositions in the same way English does, you'll often see 董事会 (dǒng shì huì) paired with words that function similarly to prepositions to show relationships.
- 向 (xiàng) - towards, to (indicating direction or recipient):
他向董事会提交了报告。
(He submitted the report to the board of directors.)
- 由 (yóu) - by (indicating agency):
这项决定是由董事会做出的。
(This decision was made by the board of directors.)
§ Common Phrases and Patterns
Here are some common ways you'll hear or read 董事会 (dǒng shì huì) in action. Knowing these patterns will make it easier to understand and use the word naturally.
- 董事会成员 (dǒng shì huì chéng yuán) - board members:
所有董事会成员都出席了会议。
(All board members attended the meeting.)
- 董事会会议 (dǒng shì huì huì yì) - board meeting:
我们需要准备下一次董事会会议。
(We need to prepare for the next board meeting.)
- 在…董事会中 (zài... dǒng shì huì zhōng) - on the board of...:
他在那家公司的董事会中任职。
(He serves on the board of directors of that company.)
The key is to remember that 董事会 (dǒng shì huì) is a formal term. You wouldn't use it casually, but in a business or corporate setting, it's exactly what you need. Just practice slotting it into these common structures, and you'll be using it correctly in no time.
Examples by Level
公司董事会昨天开会，讨论了新的市场策略。
The company's board of directors met yesterday to discuss a new market strategy.
他被任命为董事会主席，负责公司的重大决策。
He was appointed chairman of the board, responsible for major company decisions.
董事会成员通常由股东选举产生。
Board members are usually elected by shareholders.
这份提案需要得到董事会的批准才能实施。
This proposal needs approval from the board of directors before it can be implemented.
董事会决定投资新的技术以提高生产效率。
The board decided to invest in new technology to improve production efficiency.
每年一度的董事会会议将在下个月举行。
The annual board meeting will be held next month.
作为董事会的一员，她对公司的发展做出了重要贡献。
As a member of the board, she made significant contributions to the company's development.
董事会的职责是确保公司的长期利益。
The board's responsibility is to ensure the long-term interests of the company.
公司董事会决定，从下个季度开始，我们将全面调整市场战略以应对日益激烈的竞争。
The company's board of directors decided that starting next quarter, we will fully adjust our market strategy to cope with increasingly fierce competition.
在年度股东大会上，董事会成员向所有股东详细汇报了公司去年的财务表现和未来的发展计划。
At the annual shareholders' meeting, members of the board of directors reported in detail to all shareholders on the company's financial performance last year and future development plans.
新任CEO的任命，必须经过董事会的严格审查和全体投票通过。
The appointment of the new CEO must undergo strict review and unanimous vote approval by the board of directors.
为了确保决策的公正性，公司规定任何与董事会成员有直接利益冲突的议题，该成员需回避表决。
To ensure fairness in decision-making, the company stipulates that any issue with a direct conflict of interest with a board member requires that member to recuse themselves from voting.
董事会会议通常每月召开一次，讨论公司的重大运营和战略事项。
Board meetings are usually held once a month to discuss major operational and strategic matters of the company.
他凭借其卓越的领导能力和丰富的行业经验，成功当选为新的董事会主席。
With his excellent leadership and rich industry experience, he was successfully elected as the new chairman of the board.
这次的危机处理，充分展现了董事会的快速响应和有效决策能力。
This crisis management fully demonstrated the board's ability to respond quickly and make effective decisions.
关于是否扩大投资的提案，目前仍在董事会内部进行激烈的讨论和评估。
The proposal regarding whether to expand investment is currently undergoing intense discussion and evaluation within the board of directors.
Often Confused With
理事会 (lǐshìhuì) is 'board of trustees' or 'council,' often for non-profits.
委员会 (wěiyuánhuì) is a general 'committee' for specific tasks.
管理层 (guǎnlǐcéng) is the 'management team' responsible for daily operations.
Idioms & Expressions
"董事会成员 (dǒngshìhuì chéngyuán)"
Board member
他是一名董事会成员。 (Tā shì yī míng dǒngshìhuì chéngyuán.) - He is a board member.
neutral"召开董事会 (zhàokāi dǒngshìhuì)"
Convene a board meeting
公司决定明天召开董事会。 (Gōngsī juédìng míngtiān zhàokāi dǒngshìhuì.) - The company decided to convene a board meeting tomorrow.
neutral"董事会主席 (dǒngshìhuì zhǔxí)"
Chairman of the board
董事会主席宣布了新的政策。 (Dǒngshìhuì zhǔxí xuānbù le xīn de zhèngcè.) - The chairman of the board announced the new policy.
neutral"董事会会议 (dǒngshìhuì huìyì)"
Board meeting
我需要准备董事会会议的报告。 (Wǒ xūyào zhǔnbèi dǒngshìhuì huìyì de bàogào.) - I need to prepare the report for the board meeting.
neutral"董事会决议 (dǒngshìhuì juéyì)"
Board resolution
这项董事会决议将影响公司的未来。 (Zhè xiàng dǒngshìhuì juéyì jiāng yǐngxiǎng gōngsī de wèilái.) - This board resolution will affect the company's future.
formal"进入董事会 (jìnrù dǒngshìhuì)"
Join the board of directors
她希望能进入董事会。 (Tā xīwàng néng jìnrù dǒngshìhuì.) - She hopes to join the board of directors.
neutral"董事会投票 (dǒngshìhuì tóupiào)"
Board vote
最终结果将由董事会投票决定。 (Zuìzhōng jiéguǒ jiāng yóu dǒngshìhuì tóupiào juédìng.) - The final result will be decided by a board vote.
neutral"董事会管理 (dǒngshìhuì guǎnlǐ)"
Board management
公司的董事会管理非常有效。 (Gōngsī de dǒngshìhuì guǎnlǐ fēicháng yǒuxiào.) - The company's board management is very effective.
neutral"董事会监督 (dǒngshìhuì jiāndū)"
Board oversight
董事会对公司运营进行监督。 (Dǒngshìhuì duì gōngsī yùnyíng jìnxíng jiāndū.) - The board of directors oversees the company's operations.
formal"提交董事会 (tíjiāo dǒngshìhuì)"
Submit to the board of directors
这个提案将提交董事会讨论。 (Zhège tí'àn jiāng tíjiāo dǒngshìhuì tǎolùn.) - This proposal will be submitted to the board of directors for discussion.
formalEasily Confused
Often confused with 董事会 (dǒngshìhuì) due to similar roles in governance.
理事会 generally refers to a 'council' or 'board of trustees,' commonly found in non-profit organizations, associations, or educational institutions. Members are often volunteers and focus on broader strategic guidance and oversight. 董事会 specifically refers to a 'board of directors' in a corporate setting, with fiduciary duties to shareholders and direct involvement in business operations.
大学的理事会负责监督学校的长期发展。(The university's board of trustees is responsible for overseeing the school's long-term development.)
Both involve groups making decisions, leading to confusion.
委员会 means 'committee' and is a general term for a group of people appointed for a specific function or to address a particular issue. A 董事会 might have various 委员会s within it (e.g.,薪酬委员会, compensation committee). 委员会s are typically subservient to a larger governing body like a 董事会 or 理事会.
公司成立了一个特别委员会来调查此事。(The company established a special committee to investigate the matter.)
Both 董事会 and 管理层 are involved in company leadership.
管理层 means 'management team' or 'executive management.' This refers to the day-to-day operational leaders (CEO, CFO, etc.) who implement the strategies set by the 董事会. The 董事会 provides oversight and strategic direction, while the 管理层 executes those plans.
管理层负责公司的日常运营。(The management team is responsible for the company's daily operations.)
The terms are very similar, one being a part of the other.
董事 (dǒngshì) means 'director' (an individual member of a board). 董事会 (dǒngshìhuì) is the 'board of directors' (the collective body). It's the difference between a single person and the group they belong to.
他是我们公司的董事。(He is a director of our company.)
Both involve important meetings related to company governance.
股东大会 (gǔdōng dàhuì) is a 'shareholders' meeting.' This is where all shareholders gather to vote on major company decisions, elect directors, and approve financial statements. The 董事会 is elected by and accountable to the 股东大会.
公司将在下个月召开股东大会。(The company will hold a shareholders' meeting next month.)
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Formal business meetings where decisions are made.
- 董事会会议 (dǒngshìhuì huìyì) - board meeting
- 董事会成员 (dǒngshìhuì chéngyuán) - board members
- 召开董事会 (zhàokāi dǒngshìhuì) - to convene a board meeting
Company reports or news related to corporate governance.
- 董事会报告 (dǒngshìhuì bàogào) - board report
- 董事会决议 (dǒngshìhuì juéyì) - board resolution
- 董事会主席 (dǒngshìhuì zhǔxí) - chairman of the board
Discussions about a company's leadership structure.
- 新董事会 (xīn dǒngshìhuì) - new board of directors
- 更换董事会 (gēnghuàn dǒngshìhuì) - to change the board of directors
- 董事会选举 (dǒngshìhuì xuǎnjǔ) - board election
Talking about the responsibilities of a company's highest governing body.
- 董事会负责 (dǒngshìhuì fùzé) - the board is responsible for
- 董事会决定 (dǒngshìhuì juédìng) - the board decides
- 董事会监督 (dǒngshìhuì jiāndū) - the board supervises
In legal or financial documents referring to corporate entities.
- 公司董事会 (gōngsī dǒngshìhuì) - company's board of directors
- 董事会章程 (dǒngshìhuì zhāngchéng) - board charter
- 独立董事会 (dúlì dǒngshìhuì) - independent board of directors
Conversation Starters
"你们公司的董事会通常多久开一次会？(Nǐmen gōngsī de dǒngshìhuì tōngcháng duōjiǔ kāi yīcì huì?) - How often does your company's board of directors usually meet?"
"谁是你们董事会的成员？(Shéi shì nǐmen dǒngshìhuì de chéngyuán?) - Who are the members of your board of directors?"
"董事会最近做了什么重要的决定？(Dǒngshìhuì zuìjìn zuòle shénme zhòngyào de juédìng?) - What important decisions has the board made recently?"
"你觉得一个好的董事会应该具备哪些特点？(Nǐ juédé yīgè hǎo de dǒngshìhuì yīnggāi jùbèi nǎxiē tèdiǎn?) - What characteristics do you think a good board of directors should have?"
"如果公司有重大问题，董事会会如何处理？(Rúguǒ gōngsī yǒu zhòngdà wèntí, dǒngshìhuì huì rúhé chǔlǐ?) - If the company has major problems, how will the board of directors handle them?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you heard about a company's board of directors in the news. What was the news about?
Imagine you are a member of a company's board of directors. What kind of decisions would you focus on?
Think about a company you know well. Who do you think would be on its board of directors and why?
What do you think is the most important responsibility of a board of directors?
How does a board of directors contribute to the success or failure of a company?
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsThe Chinese word for 'board of directors' is 董事会 (dǒng shì huì). It's a noun.
No, 董事会 (dǒng shì huì) specifically refers to a company's 'board of directors'. You wouldn't use it for a board game or a cutting board.
A common phrase is 召开董事会 (zhào kāi dǒng shì huì), which means 'to convene a board meeting'.
Example: 公司今天召开董事会。(Gōngsī jīntiān zhào kāi dǒng shì huì.) - The company is holding a board meeting today.
董事会 (dǒng shì huì) is used in formal, business, and corporate contexts. It's a professional term.
The 'chairman of the board' is 董事长 (dǒng shì zhǎng). This is a related term worth knowing.
No, 董事 (dǒng shì) means 'director' (an individual member of the board). You need 董事会 (dǒng shì huì) to refer to the collective 'board of directors'.
The '会 (huì)' in 董事会 (dǒng shì huì) means 'assembly' or 'meeting'. So it literally translates to 'directors' assembly'.
You could say: 董事会批准了这项计划。(Dǒng shì huì pīzhǔn le zhè xiàng jìhuà.) - The board of directors approved this plan.
It's pronounced as one word, dǒng shì huì, with the tones flowing together naturally. Try to link them when you speak.
Think of 董事 (dǒng shì) as 'director' and 会 (huì) as 'meeting/assembly'. So it's the 'directors' meeting' or 'assembly of directors' – the board of directors.
Test Yourself 42 questions
公司里，谁决定公司的大事？
董事会 (dǒng shì huì) is the board of directors, which makes important decisions for the company.
如果公司有一个重要的会议，谁会参加？
董事会 (dǒng shì huì) members typically attend important company meetings.
谁是公司最高的管理层？
董事会 (dǒng shì huì) represents the highest level of management in a company.
董事会是公司里做重要决定的人。
The board of directors (董事会) makes important decisions for a company.
董事会通常由公司最基层的员工组成。
The board of directors (董事会) is composed of senior members, not typically the most junior employees.
董事会的工作是每天打扫办公室。
The board of directors (董事会) is responsible for management and decision-making, not cleaning offices.
公司每年都会召开___。
The company holds a 'board of directors meeting' annually.
谁有权任命新的CEO？
The 'board of directors' has the authority to appoint a new CEO.
这次会议的主题是讨论公司未来的发展战略，由___主持。
The 'board of directors' presides over discussions about the company's future development strategy.
董事会通常由公司的最高管理层和一些外部董事组成。
The board of directors is indeed typically composed of the company's top management and some external directors.
员工可以直接向董事会汇报日常工作。
Employees typically report to their direct managers, not directly to the board of directors for daily work.
董事会的主要职责是监督公司的运营并制定重大决策。
A key role of the board of directors is to oversee company operations and make important decisions.
Imagine you are the CEO of a company. Write a short email to your board of directors (董事会) informing them about a new product launch. Include a positive outlook for the company's future.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
尊敬的董事会成员：我很高兴地宣布，我们的新产品即将发布。我们相信这款产品将在市场上取得巨大成功，并为公司带来光明的未来。
You are a new employee and need to introduce yourself to the board of directors (董事会) in a formal setting. Write 2-3 sentences to introduce yourself and briefly state your role.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
各位董事会成员，大家好。我是公司新来的市场部经理李华。我很荣幸能加入这个团队，并期待为公司的发展贡献力量。
Describe a situation where a company's board of directors (董事会) would need to make an important decision. What kind of decision would it be?
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
当公司面临一个重大的并购机会时，董事会需要开会讨论并决定是否进行这项交易，因为这会影响公司的未来发展。
根据文章，这家公司的董事会批准了什么？
Read this passage:
一家科技公司最近宣布，其董事会已批准一项新的投资计划。该计划旨在扩大公司在人工智能领域的研究和开发，以保持其在行业中的领先地位。此举预计将为公司带来长期的增长和收益。
根据文章，这家公司的董事会批准了什么？
文章明确提到“其董事会已批准一项新的投资计划”。
文章明确提到“其董事会已批准一项新的投资计划”。
管理层为什么向董事会提交报告？
Read this passage:
由于市场竞争激烈，公司需要对其战略进行调整。为此，管理层向董事会提交了一份详细的报告，阐述了未来的发展方向。董事会正在认真审议这份报告。
管理层为什么向董事会提交报告？
文章提到“公司需要对其战略进行调整。为此，管理层向董事会提交了一份详细的报告”。
文章提到“公司需要对其战略进行调整。为此，管理层向董事会提交了一份详细的报告”。
董事会为什么决定投资清洁能源项目？
Read this passage:
为了公司的可持续发展，董事会一致决定投资清洁能源项目。这项决策反映了公司对环境保护的承诺，也希望能为社会做出贡献。
董事会为什么决定投资清洁能源项目？
文章指出“为了公司的可持续发展，董事会一致决定投资清洁能源项目。这项决策反映了公司对环境保护的承诺”。
文章指出“为了公司的可持续发展，董事会一致决定投资清洁能源项目。这项决策反映了公司对环境保护的承诺”。
The board of directors decided to postpone the new product launch.
Board meetings are usually held once a month.
He was elected as a member of the new board of directors.
Read this aloud:
董事会批准了这项投资计划。
Focus: 董事会 (dǒngshìhuì)
You said:
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我需要向董事会汇报我们的进展。
Focus: 汇报 (huìbào)
You said:
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董事会的最终决策对公司发展至关重要。
Focus: 至关重要 (zhìguān zhòngyào)
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公司面临重大决策时，通常会召开___会议。
公司重大决策由董事会决定。
他凭借其卓越的领导才能，成功当选为___成员。
董事会成员通常具备卓越的领导才能。
新政策的实施需要得到___的最终批准。
公司新政策的最终批准权在于董事会。
每年，___都会向股东汇报公司的年度业绩。
董事会负责向股东汇报公司业绩。
由于意见分歧，___的几位成员提出了辞职。
董事会成员可能会因意见分歧而辞职。
公司的战略发展方向由___负责制定和监督。
董事会是公司战略发展方向的制定者和监督者。
公司面临重大决策时，通常会召开___会议。
董事会 (dǒngshìhuì) 指公司的最高决策机构，负责重大决策。在这种语境下，召开董事会会议是正确的。
新任CEO的任命，必须经过___的批准。
CEO的任命属于公司重大事项，需要由董事会 (dǒngshìhuì) 这一最高决策机构批准。
为了应对市场变化，___决定调整公司的发展战略。
调整公司发展战略是公司层面的重大决策，由董事会 (dǒngshìhuì) 负责。
报告显示，由于业绩不佳，有成员提议更换___的一些成员。
更换董事会 (dǒngshìhuì) 成员是公司治理中的重要环节，通常与公司业绩相关。
该慈善机构的资金使用情况，需定期向___汇报。
在慈善机构中，监督资金使用通常由类似公司董事会 (dǒngshìhuì) 的监督机构负责。
经过长时间的讨论，___最终通过了这项并购方案。
并购方案是公司的重大战略决策，必须经过董事会 (dǒngshìhuì) 的最终批准。
公司面临重大决策时，通常需要召开什么会议？
董事会是公司最高决策机构，负责审议和决定公司的重大事项。
以下哪项是董事会的职责之一？
董事会的主要职责是监督管理层，并制定公司的长期战略和政策。
如果公司业绩不佳，谁有权解雇首席执行官？
董事会拥有对公司高级管理人员的任免权，包括首席执行官。
董事会是公司的日常运营管理机构。
董事会负责监督管理层和制定战略，日常运营由管理层负责。
所有公司的重大决策都必须经过董事会批准。
董事会是公司的最高决策机构，重大决策需要其批准。
董事会成员通常由股东选举产生。
董事会成员代表股东的利益，通常由股东大会选举产生。
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Summary
The 董事会 (dǒngshìhuì) is crucial for a company's direction, making key decisions and overseeing its operations.
- 最高管理机构 (zuìgāo guǎnlǐ jīgòu) - highest management body
- 代表股东 (dàibiǎo gǔdōng) - represents shareholders
- 决策和监督 (juécè hé jiāndū) - decision-making and supervision
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