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    Expressing 'group' or 'conglomerate' with 集团 (jítuán)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    The noun 集团 (jítuán) means 'group,' 'conglomerate,' or 'corporation.' It refers to a large organization, often a business entity made up of multiple subsidiaries. It appears in company names and organizational titles, such as 中国船舶集团 (China Shipbuilding Group).

    Examples

    • 这家集团旗下有好几个品牌。

      Zhè jiā jítuán qíxià yǒu hǎo jǐ gè pǐnpái.

      This group has several brands under it.

    • 他在一个大型企业集团工作。

      Tā zài yī gè dàxíng qǐyè jítuán gōngzuò.

      He works at a large enterprise group.

    • 这个集团最近收购了一家科技公司。

      zhège jítuán zuìjìn shōugòu le yì jiā kējì gōngsī.

      This conglomerate recently acquired a technology company.

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