công ty

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The Vietnamese word "công ty" means "company" or "corporation" in English. It is a noun used to refer to a business organization that sells goods or services to make a profit.

Usage Instructions:

• "Công ty" is often used when talking about businesses in general or specific companies.
• It can be used in various contexts, such as formal business discussions, casual conversations, or when writing about business topics.

Example:

• "Công ty tôi chuyên sản xuất đồ chơi." (My company specializes in producing toys.)

Advanced Usage:

• In Vietnamese, you can specify the type of company by adding descriptive phrases. For example:
  • "công ty trách nhiệm hữu hạn" (limited liability company) refers to a specific type of company where owners have limited personal liability.
  • "công ty cổ phần" (joint-stock company) is another type where shares are sold to the public.

Word Variants:

• "Doanh nghiệp": This is another word that can mean "enterprise" or "business," and it is often used interchangeably with "công ty" in a broader sense.
• "Công ty TNHH": This stands for "Công ty Trách Nhiệm Hữu Hạn" (Limited Liability Company).

Different Meanings:

While "công ty" primarily refers to a business, it can also be used in a more general sense to mean any group or organization formed for a specific purpose, but this usage is less common.

Academic

noun

1. company; corporation
   • công ty trách nhiệm hữu hạn
     Limited liability responsibility company