A department is a specialized functional unit within a larger organization.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Refers to a specific unit within an organization.
- Commonly used in professional and administrative contexts.
- Represents functional division of labor.
使用模式：在句子中，它通常作为主语或宾语。例如：‘财务部门正在核对账目’（主语）或‘我被调到了市场部门’（宾语）。它经常与‘所属’、‘负责’、‘调整’等动词搭配使用。
- 1常见语境：最常出现在职场沟通中，比如讨论不同部门之间的协作（跨部门沟通）、汇报工作进度或询问某人的工作岗位。此外，在政府机构中，‘部门’也常用来指代特定的行政管理单位，如‘外交部门’、‘教育部门’等。
Examples
你在哪个部门工作？
everydayWhich department do you work in?
请将此文件提交给财务部门。
formalPlease submit this document to the finance department.
我们部门下周有个聚餐。
informalOur department is having a dinner next week.
该研究由多个学术部门共同参与。
academicThe research is participated in by multiple academic departments.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
部门经理
Department manager
各部门
Each department
所属部门
Affiliated department
Often Confused With
单位 is a broader term for any organization or workplace, while 部门 specifically refers to a subunit.
科室 is typically used for smaller, specialized units like hospital departments or specific government office sections.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is neutral in register but leans towards formal professional settings. It is rarely used to describe informal groups of friends. Always ensure you use the specific functional name before '部门'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '部门' with '公司'. Remember that '部门' is a part, while '公司' is the whole. Also, avoid using '部门' to describe a physical room or building.
Tips
Use with specific functional labels
Always pair '部门' with a functional adjective like '销售' (sales) or '人力资源' (HR) to be precise. This makes your professional communication much clearer.
Don't confuse with company
Avoid saying '我是一个部门' (I am a department), which is grammatically wrong. Always use '我在...部门' (I am in the ... department).
Hierarchy in Chinese offices
In Chinese culture, identifying someone's department helps establish their role and status within the organizational hierarchy. It is a standard way to introduce oneself.
Word Origin
The character '部' implies a section or part, and '门' refers to a gate or category. Together they signify a categorized branch of an organization.
Cultural Context
In Chinese corporate culture, departments are highly structured. Knowing which department someone belongs to is essential for navigating office politics and professional networking.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'department' as a 'part' (部) of a 'gate/organization' (门). It is a piece of the whole business structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions公司是一个完整的组织实体，而部门是公司内部的一个职能分支。你可以说“我在某某公司工作”，也可以说“我在某某公司的技术部门工作”。
你可以问：“你在哪个部门工作？”或者更简洁地问：“你是哪个部门的？”
可以，常用于指代政府的职能机构，例如“政府相关部门”。
非常常用，特别是在谈论工作、职业或机构设置时，它是职场交流的核心词汇。
Test Yourself
他是我们公司市场___的经理。
在公司内部划分职能时，最标准的称呼是部门。
跨___合作
“跨部门合作”是职场中描述不同团队协作的固定搭配。
在 / 哪个 / 你 / 部门 / 工作 / ？
标准的中文问句语序为主谓宾结构。
Score: /3
Summary
A department is a specialized functional unit within a larger organization.
- Refers to a specific unit within an organization.
- Commonly used in professional and administrative contexts.
- Represents functional division of labor.
Use with specific functional labels
Always pair '部门' with a functional adjective like '销售' (sales) or '人力资源' (HR) to be precise. This makes your professional communication much clearer.
Don't confuse with company
Avoid saying '我是一个部门' (I am a department), which is grammatically wrong. Always use '我在...部门' (I am in the ... department).
Hierarchy in Chinese offices
In Chinese culture, identifying someone's department helps establish their role and status within the organizational hierarchy. It is a standard way to introduce oneself.
Examples
4 of 4你在哪个部门工作？
Which department do you work in?
请将此文件提交给财务部门。
Please submit this document to the finance department.
我们部门下周有个聚餐。
Our department is having a dinner next week.
该研究由多个学术部门共同参与。
The research is participated in by multiple academic departments.
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充裕的
B2Abundant, ample, or sufficient in quantity.
事故
A2accident; mishap
依照
A2According to; in accordance with.
准确地
A2accurately, precisely
做到
A2to achieve; to accomplish
积极地
A2actively; enthusiastically
应变
B2Adaptive; capable of dealing with emergencies.
行政
A2Administration; the management of affairs.
过后
A2Afterwards; at a later or subsequent time.
赞同
A2To approve of, to endorse; to agree with or support.
