并购

• Pinyin: bìng gòu
• Hanzi breakdown: 并 = to merge, combine; 购 = 贝 (shell/money) + 冓 (structure), meaning to purchase

Meaning

Merger and acquisition (M&A); to merge and acquire companies or assets.

A business and finance term referring to corporate restructuring through mergers (合并) and acquisitions (收购). Common in business news, financial reports, and corporate strategy discussions.

Examples

1. 这家科技巨头宣布将以数十亿美元并购一家初创公司。 This tech giant announced it will acquire a startup for billions of dollars.
2. 跨国并购需要考虑法律、文化和市场等多方面因素。 Cross-border M&A requires consideration of legal, cultural, market, and other factors.
3. 公司正在评估这次并购对股东权益的潜在影响。 The company is evaluating the potential impact of this acquisition on shareholder equity.

Usage Guide

Context: business, finance, corporate

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 这次并购将重塑整个行业的竞争格局。(This M&A will reshape the competitive landscape of the entire industry.)
• 并购谈判已经进入最后阶段。(M&A negotiations have entered the final stage.)

Don't Say

• 我想并购一个新手机。(Don't use 并购 for personal purchases — it's strictly a corporate term)

Origin & History

并 (to combine, merge) + 购 (to purchase). A modern compound for corporate M&A activities.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Professional/Business