首席财务官
shǒuxí cáiwù guān
The English phrase 'chief financial officer' is 首席财务官 (shǒuxí cáiwù guān) in Mandarin.
首席财务官 is used specifically for high-level corporate executives. It is not used for general accounting or bookkeeping roles.
Meaning: executive in charge of financial affairs (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of 首席 (shǒuxí) meaning 'chief/head', 财务 (cáiwù) meaning 'finance/financial' and 官 (guān) meaning 'officer'.
How do you pronounce it?
shǒuxí cáiwù guān
Did you know?
- The character 官 (guān) originally referred to a bamboo slip used for official records in ancient China before it became a term for an official person.
- While 官 (guān) means 'officer' in this corporate title, it historically referred specifically to government officials in imperial China. Using it in a business context reflects the high prestige and authority assigned to the role.
- While 首席财务官 is the formal title, professionals in hubs like Shanghai and Shenzhen frequently use the English acronym 'CFO' even when speaking Mandarin.
Examples in context
- 他是这家公司的首席财务官。Tā shì zhè jiā gōngsī de shǒuxí cáiwù guān.He is the chief financial officer of this company.
- 我们需要面试新的首席财务官。Wǒmen xūyào miànshì xīn de shǒuxí cáiwù guān.We need to interview a new chief financial officer.
- 首席财务官正在检查预算。Shǒuxí cáiwù guān zhèngzài jiǎnchá yùsuàn.The chief financial officer is checking the budget.
Example conversation
浩然 and 晓雯 are discussing a job opening at their office.
- 浩然 Haoran晓雯，你知道新的首席财务官是谁吗？Xiǎowén, nǐ zhīdào xīn de shǒuxí cáiwù guān shì shéi ma?Xiaowen, do you know who the new chief financial officer is?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我听说他下周就会到任。Wǒ tīngshuō tā xià zhōu jiù huì dàorèn.I heard he will start his position next week.
- 浩然 Haoran希望他能帮我们管理好财务。Xīwàng tā néng bāng wǒmen guǎnlǐ hǎo cáiwù.I hope he can help us manage the finances well.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我也这么认为，浩然。Wǒ yě zhème rènwéi, Hàorán.I think so too, Haoran.
