cơ quan

/kəːˈkwaːn/

organization, agency, institution

Cơ quan chính phủ đã ban hành một quy định mới.

The government agency issued a new regulation.

Law

formal

A formal organization or institution, typically governmental, responsible for administering specific functions or services.

Cơ quan quản lý đã kiểm tra việc tuân thủ quy định.

The regulatory agency inspected compliance with the regulations.

Often refers to government agencies, public institutions, or official bodies.

formal

An entity or body with authority or responsibility in a particular domain.

Cơ quan này chịu trách nhiệm về an ninh quốc gia.

This agency is responsible for national security.

Can also refer to non-governmental organizations with official roles.

Collocations

state agency

functional agency

Use 'cơ quan' in formal contexts, such as legal documents or official communications.

Specify the type of agency (e.g., 'cơ quan quản lý') for clarity.

From 'cơ' (mechanism, apparatus) + 'quan' (official, authority), referring to an organized body with official functions.

Commonly used in formal contexts, especially in legal, governmental, or administrative settings.

cơ

mechanism, apparatus

root

quan

official, authority

root

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