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    Expressing "headquarters" with 总部 (zǒngbù)

    Location & Position

    Structure

    Organization + 总部

    Explanation

    总部 (zǒngbù) means "headquarters" or "head office," referring to the main administrative center of an organization. It is placed after the organization name, as in 公司总部 (company headquarters) or 党总部 (party headquarters). It is used in both corporate and political contexts.

    Examples

    • 这家公司的总部设在上海。

      Zhè jiā gōngsī de zǒngbù shè zài Shànghǎi.

      This company's headquarters is located in Shanghai.

    • 他被调到了总部工作。

      Tā bèi diào dào le zǒngbù gōngzuò.

      He was transferred to work at the headquarters.

    • 联合国总部位于纽约市。

      Liánhéguó zǒngbù wèiyú Niǔyuē shì.

      The United Nations headquarters is located in New York City.

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