Usage of 部
The character 部 (bù) is commonly used to refer to a department or section within an organization, such as a company or government ministry. For example, 销售部 means 'sales department.'
Besides organizational units, 部 is also used as a measure word for films, books, or other works, indicating a 'part' or 'volume.' For instance, 一部电影 means 'a movie' and 第三部 refers to 'the third part' of a series.
Common collocations
- 公司部 (company department): refers to a specific division within a company.
- 部门 (bùmén): a formal word for 'department' or 'section.'
- 一部电影 (yí bù diànyǐng): one movie, a common measure word usage.
Notes
When used as a measure word, 部 is often paired with media like movies, books, or TV series. It is different from other measure words like 个 or 本 because it specifically counts parts or volumes of works.
Avoid confusing 部 as a standalone noun meaning 'part' with its use as a measure word; context usually clarifies the meaning.
Usage of 部
The character 部 (bù) is commonly used to refer to a department or section within an organization, such as a company or government ministry. For example, 销售部 means 'sales department.'
Besides organizational units, 部 is also used as a measure word for films, books, or other works, indicating a 'part' or 'volume.' For instance, 一部电影 means 'a movie' and 第三部 refers to 'the third part' of a series.
Common collocations
- 公司部 (company department): refers to a specific division within a company.
- 部门 (bùmén): a formal word for 'department' or 'section.'
- 一部电影 (yí bù diànyǐng): one movie, a common measure word usage.
Notes
When used as a measure word, 部 is often paired with media like movies, books, or TV series. It is different from other measure words like 个 or 本 because it specifically counts parts or volumes of works.
Avoid confusing 部 as a standalone noun meaning 'part' with its use as a measure word; context usually clarifies the meaning.
Usage of 部
The character 部 (bù) is commonly used to refer to a department or section within an organization, such as a company or government ministry. For example, 销售部 means 'sales department.'
Besides organizational units, 部 is also used as a measure word for films, books, or other works, indicating a 'part' or 'volume.' For instance, 一部电影 means 'a movie' and 第三部 refers to 'the third part' of a series.
Common collocations
- 公司部 (company department): refers to a specific division within a company.
- 部门 (bùmén): a formal word for 'department' or 'section.'
- 一部电影 (yí bù diànyǐng): one movie, a common measure word usage.
Notes
When used as a measure word, 部 is often paired with media like movies, books, or TV series. It is different from other measure words like 个 or 本 because it specifically counts parts or volumes of works.
Avoid confusing 部 as a standalone noun meaning 'part' with its use as a measure word; context usually clarifies the meaning.