A2 noun Formal #4,800 most common 1 min read

分公司

fengongsi /fən ɡōnɡ sī/
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A branch is a local office that operates under the control of a headquarters.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • A branch office is an extension of a main company.
  • It lacks independent legal status.
  • The headquarters is liable for its debts.

常见场景：常见于跨国企业、连锁零售业或大型服务业。例如，为了方便客户，银行在各区设有分公司；为了拓展市场，科技公司在海外设立分公司。

  1. 1近义词辨析：分公司与子公司（Subsidiary）最主要的区别在于法律独立性。子公司是独立法人，独立承担责任，而分公司则是总公司的延伸。此外，“办事处”通常指仅负责联络、调研等非营利性职能的机构，其权限比分公司更小。

Examples

1

这家银行在全国各地都有分公司。

everyday

This bank has branches all over the country.

2

本公司拟在上海设立分公司以拓展业务。

formal

The company plans to set up a branch in Shanghai to expand business.

3

我被调到了广州分公司工作。

informal

I was transferred to the Guangzhou branch.

4

分公司的法律地位决定了其经营范围受总公司限制。

academic

The legal status of a branch determines that its scope of operation is restricted by the headquarters.

Common Collocations

设立分公司 Establish a branch
分公司经理 Branch manager
撤销分公司 Close down a branch

Common Phrases

分公司业务

Branch operations

分公司负责人

Person in charge of the branch

设立分公司审批

Approval for establishing a branch

Often Confused With

分公司 vs 子公司

A subsidiary is a separate legal entity with its own assets and liabilities, whereas a branch is an extension of the parent company.

分公司 vs 办事处

An office is usually for liaison or administrative purposes and cannot engage in direct profit-making business like a branch.

Grammar Patterns

在[地点]设立分公司 [公司名]的[地点]分公司 由分公司负责...

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The term is used primarily in business and legal contexts. It is a neutral term that describes organizational structure. Ensure you distinguish it clearly from 'subsidiary' in legal contracts.

Common Mistakes

People often confuse 'branch' with 'subsidiary'. Remember that branches have no legal independence. Also, do not use 'branch' for non-profit liaison offices.

Tips

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Use with specific locations

Always specify the location when mentioning a branch, such as '上海分公司'. This helps clarify which regional office you are referring to.

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Legal liability caution

Remember that the parent company is fully responsible for the branch's debts. This is a critical legal distinction in business.

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Regional expansion strategy

In China, large state-owned enterprises often use the branch model to maintain centralized control while expanding geographically.

Word Origin

The term comes from the Chinese characters '分' (divide/branch) and '公司' (company), literally meaning a divided or separated part of the company.

Cultural Context

In Chinese business culture, having many branches across different provinces is often seen as a sign of a company's success and scale. It reflects the centralized management style typical of large Chinese corporations.

Memory Tip

Think of a tree: the main trunk is the 'Headquarters', and the branches growing out of it are the '分公司'. They are part of the same tree.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

分公司不是独立法人，其债务由总公司承担。而子公司是独立法人，拥有自己的财产，独立承担法律责任。

分公司可以在总公司的授权范围内进行业务活动并签署合同。但从法律上讲，合同的责任主体通常仍是总公司。

通常情况下，分公司的财务报表需并入总公司，由总公司统一进行税务申报。具体操作需参考当地税法规定。

不一样，办事处通常只能进行联络、咨询等辅助工作，不能直接从事营利性经营活动。分公司则可以进行完整的经营活动。

Test Yourself

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我们公司决定在海外设立一家___，以扩大国际市场份额。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 分公司

根据语境，设立海外业务机构通常指分公司。

multiple choice

分公司具备什么特征？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 债务由总公司承担

分公司不具备独立法人资格，民事责任由总公司承担。

sentence building

北京 / 分公司 / 成立 / 去年

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我们的北京分公司于去年成立。

该句式结构严谨，符合商务表达习惯。

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