section head

18:34 Sep 18, 2000
English to Chinese translations [PRO]
Art/Literary
English term or phrase: section head
in a company
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Summary of answers provided
na +1处长
Timothy Murton
na +1科长;工段长
Shalom


  

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7 hrs peer agreement (net): +1
处长


Explanation:
This is Chu3zhang3, which means section head in a company. This is usually someone who is in charge of a particular group of people that perform a specifi task. For example the Section Head of production would use such a title.

This is a standard use throughout all Chinese speaking areas throughout the world


    Personal experience as translator for joint venture companies.
Timothy Murton
Local time: 04:47
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agree  Chinoise
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1 day 23 hrs peer agreement (net): +1
科长;工段长


Explanation:
It should be 科长=KEZHANG if it's a management section;
and 工段长=GONGDUAN ZHANG if it's for workshop.
处长=CHUZHANG is used for government authorities.

Shalom
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