Definition
股东 (gǔ dōng) refers to a shareholder or stockholder — a person or institution that owns shares in a specific company, with legal rights like voting and dividends. It contrasts with 股份 (gǔ fèn), which is the share itself (the unit of ownership), and 股民 (gǔ mín), which describes stock investors in general, especially retail traders active in the market.
noun
shareholderstockholder
Easily confused
- 古董gǔ dǒngsound-alikeantique, curio
- 鼓动gǔ dòngsound-aliketo urge, encourage, or incite (someone) to take action
Examples
- 股东。Gōngsī měinián dōu huì xiàng gǔ dōng huìbào jīngyíng qíngkuàng.The company reports its business situation to shareholders every year.
- 股东，。Zuòwéi dà gǔ dōng, tā yǒu quán cānyù zhòngyào juécè.As a major shareholder, he has the right to participate in important decisions.
- 股东。Zhè cì zēngfā gǔpiào xūyào quántǐ gǔ dōng tóupiào biǎojué.This additional stock issuance requires a vote by all shareholders.
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