办公室

bàn gōng shì
HSK 2Noun (名)

Basic Meaning

n
Refers to the physical space where work is done, often described with adjectives like 豪华 (luxurious) or 简陋 (simple).
office (as a room or building for work)
办公的屋子。
Words:
豪华办公室简陋办公室
Synonyms:
写字间
Sentences:
  1. ()(de)(háo)(huá)(bàn)(gōng)(shì)(yǒu)()(ge)()(chuāng)(hu)
    His luxurious office has a big window.
  2. (zhè)(ge)(jiǎn)(lòu)(bàn)(gōng)(shì)(hěn)(xiǎo)(dàn)(hěn)(gān)(jìng)
    This simple office is small but very clean.
n
Used to denote a functional department within organizations like companies, schools, or government agencies, often part of terms like 办公室文化 (office culture).
office (as an administrative department or unit)
机关、学校、企业等单位内设立的办理行政性事务的部门。
Words:
办公室文化海关办公室政务办公室学校办公室
Sentences:
  1. (xué)(xiào)(bàn)(gōng)(shì)()()(chǔ)()(xué)(shēng)(shì)()
    The school office is responsible for handling student affairs.

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