Chinese Conversation · Level 70
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Chinese word
组织
Pronunciation
Pinyinzǔ zhī
Meaning
- nounorganization
Example
这是一个新的组织。zhè shì yí gè xīn de zǔ zhī
This is a new organization.
More examples
项目需要在组织内部协调各方。xiàng mù xū yào zài zǔ zhī nèi bù xié tiáo gè fāng
The project needs to coordinate all parties within the organization.
Core concept
A structured whole that brings people, duties, or elements together to achieve a purpose.
Common phrases
组织内部zǔ zhī nèi bù
within the organization
组织架构zǔ zhī jià gòu
organizational structure
组织管理zǔ zhī guán lǐ
organization management
Similar words
机构jī gòu: A recognized body within a government or company with its own function and authority.
团体tuán tǐ: A group of people who gather because they share a purpose or interest.
单位dān wèi: A unit responsible for certain duties or functions in work or administration.
团队tuán duì: A small group of people who share a goal and work together through assigned roles.
Definition in Chinese
由一定架构和职责分配组成、承担特定职能或目标的团体、机构或体系。yóu yí dìng jià gòu hé zhí zé fēn pèi zǔ chéng chéng dān tè dìng zhí néng huò mù biāo de tuán tǐ jī gòu huò tǐ xì
Word origin
In 组织 (zǔzhī, "organization"), 组 (zǔ, "group") supplies the idea of assembling parts and 织 (zhī, "weave") adds the idea of connecting them into an organized whole.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, 组织 (zǔzhī, "organization") can name an informal group as well as a formal body, so it is broader than English institution.