Definition
家族式 is a compound adjective meaning 'family-style' or 'clan-style', describing an organization, business, or management approach that operates like a family-run enterprise — often with nepotism, informal hierarchy, and loyalty-based decision-making. It's commonly used in business contexts (家族式企业 'family-run enterprise') and carries a slightly negative connotation of being old-fashioned or lacking professionalism.
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family-styleclan-style (of management, organization, or business)
Examples
- 家族式，。Zhè jiā gōngsī shì jiā guǎnlǐ de, hěnduō zhòngyào zhíwèi dōu shì qīnqi.This company is run in a family-style way; many important positions are held by relatives.
- 家族式，。jiā qǐyè suīrán juécè kuài, dàn quēfá zhuānyè réncái.Although family-style businesses make decisions quickly, they lack professional talent.
- 家族式，。Tā pīpíng le gōngsī de jiā zuòfēng, jiànyì yǐnrù xiàndài guǎnlǐ zhìdù.He criticized the company's clan-style approach and suggested introducing modern management systems.
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