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产地 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
产地chǎndìthe source (of a product)HSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #31887, Hard
产地chǎndìplace of originHSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #31887, Hard
产地chǎndìmanufacturing locationHSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #31887, Hard
chǎndì(chan3di4)chan di T3
  1. 1the source (of a product)
  2. 2place of origin
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March 24, 2026

产地(產地)chǎndì(chan3di4)

产地 (chǎn dì) refers to the place where a product is made or originates from. It is commonly used in contexts related to manufacturing, trade, and product labeling, indicating the geographical source of goods.

Strokes12Frequency#31887DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In China, knowing the 产地 of food products is crucial for consumers, as it often relates to quality and safety perceptions. For instance, some regions are famous for specific agricultural products, like '云南咖啡' (Yunnan coffee) or '西湖龙井' (West Lake Longjing tea).

Memory tip

Imagine a factory (产) on a map (地) marking where products are born. '产' sounds like 'chant,' as if you chant the origin of each product. Visualize a vibrant place bustling with activity where each item proudly proclaims its birthplace.

Meanings of 产地

chǎndì(chan3di4)
1the source (of a product)
2place of origin
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About 产地

产地Simplified
產地Traditional
12Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5BCT✓CEFRC2

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产地 (chǎndì) vs 来源 (láiyuán) — use 产地 when specifically referring to the place of production, while 来源 is broader, referring to the source or origin in a more general sense.

Usage Notes

Be careful to use 产地 in contexts involving products and their origins; it is not used for personal origins. It is typically used in formal contexts, such as product descriptions or business contracts. Common collocations include '产品产地' (product origin) and '标示产地' (label the place of origin).

HSK Study Tips

While 产地 is not in the official HSK lists, it can enhance vocabulary related to commerce and trade, which are useful at HSK Level 4 and above. Students should focus on combining it with other related words like '商品' (goods) and '制造' (manufacture) to build context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 产地 with 来源; for instance, saying '这个产品的来源是中国' (This product's origin is China) implies a broader context rather than a specific manufacturing location. The correct term for product origin is 产地.

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Component characters

产chǎnto give birth
HSK 56 strokes亠
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地dìearth
HSK 26 strokes土
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How to say the source (of a product) in Chinese

“the source (of a product)” in Chinese is产地chǎndì

产地 (chǎn dì) refers to the place where a product is made or originates from. It is commonly used in contexts related to manufacturing, trade, and product labeling, indicating the geographical source of goods.

When to use 产地

Be careful to use 产地 in contexts involving products and their origins; it is not used for personal origins. It is typically used in formal contexts, such as product descriptions or business contracts. Common collocations include '产品产地' (product origin) and '标示产地' (label the place of origin).

产地 or something close to it

产地 (chǎndì) vs 来源 (láiyuán) — use 产地 when specifically referring to the place of production, while 来源 is broader, referring to the source or origin in a more general sense.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 产地 with 来源; for instance, saying '这个产品的来源是中国' (This product's origin is China) implies a broader context rather than a specific manufacturing location. The correct term for product origin is 产地.

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Frequently asked questions about 产地

You can say, '这个产品的产地是中国' (Zhège chǎnpǐn de chǎndì shì Zhōngguó) meaning 'The place of origin for this product is China.'

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