Definition
章程 (zhāng chéng) is the formal charter or articles of association of an organization, defining its purpose, structure, and governance. It is more foundational than 规定 (general regulation) or 条例 (formal ordinance), and unlike 宪法 (national constitution) it applies to a specific organization.
noun
articles of associationcharter (of an organization)rulesregulationsconstitution (of an organization)
Examples
- 章程。Wǒmen zhèngzài xiūgǎi gōngsī de zhāng chéng.We are revising the company's articles of association.
- 章程。Xīn chénglì de shètuán bìxū zhìdìng zhāng chéng.Newly established associations must draw up their charter.
- 章程，。Ànzhào zhāng chéng, zhǔxí měi liǎng nián xuǎnjǔ yí cì.According to the constitution, the chairperson is elected every two years.
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