部属 (bù shǔ) — (noun) a subordinate person (in an official or military hierarchy); (noun) a subordinate unit or department (attached to a larger organization)
Definition
In official or military contexts, 部属 refers to a person (or unit) who serves under a higher authority — subordinates in a chain of command. Use it for formal hierarchy, not everyday 'staff' like 员工.
noun
a subordinate person (in an official or military hierarchy)a subordinate unit or department (attached to a larger organization)
Examples
- 部属。Tā shì yí wèi fēi cháng zhōng chéng de bù shǔ.He is a very loyal subordinate.
- 部属。Zhè ge bù shǔ dān wèi fù zé suǒ yǒu de hòu qín gōng zuò.This subordinate unit is responsible for all logistics work.
- 部属。Jiāng jūn duì tā de bù shǔ fēi cháng yán lì.The general is very strict with his subordinates.
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