Meanings of 厂
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AI Study Notes for 厂
Learners often confuse 厂 with similar-sounding characters. It is important to note that this character is mainly used in industrial contexts and can be part of compound words like 工厂 (gōngchǎng - factory) or 厂房 (chǎngfáng - workshop). Be mindful of the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
While 厂 is not explicitly included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it appears in many relevant words that are useful for learners at HSK Level 3 and above. Students should focus on recognizing it as a radical in compound characters and practice its usage in context, especially with terms related to industry.
Learners sometimes confuse 厂 with the character 業 (yè - industry/business), thinking they have similar meanings. Remember, 厂 specifically refers to a factory or industrial setting, while 業 relates to business or occupation.
Pronunciation of 厂
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Etymology of 厂
Pictograph of a cliff or similarly shaped object. In simplified Chinese 厂 is also used to mean "factory", while in traditional Chinese this meaning is written with a separate character 廠. In simplified characters the 广 component is often written as
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Pictograph of a cliff or similarly shaped object. In simplified Chinese 厂 is also used to mean "factory", while in traditional Chinese this meaning is written with a separate character 廠. In simplified characters the 广 component is often written as
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How to say factory in Chinese
“factory” in Chinese is厂
The character 厂 (chǎng) primarily means 'factory' or 'industrial plant', referring to a place where goods are manufactured or processed. Additionally, it serves as a radical in various Chinese characters, often associated with the concept of a 'cliff' or a 'yard'. This word is commonly used in contexts related to industry and production.
When to use 厂
Learners often confuse 厂 with similar-sounding characters. It is important to note that this character is mainly used in industrial contexts and can be part of compound words like 工厂 (gōngchǎng - factory) or 厂房 (chǎngfáng - workshop). Be mindful of the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes confuse 厂 with the character 業 (yè - industry/business), thinking they have similar meanings. Remember, 厂 specifically refers to a factory or industrial setting, while 業 relates to business or occupation.
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Grammar Patterns of 厂
厂 carries 8 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
一家工____产生的需求使得必须再建造一家工厂。
The demand generated by one factory required the construction of another.
Example Sentences for 厂 (10)
Word Family of 厂
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 厂
Common words include 工厂 (gōngchǎng - factory) and 厂房 (chǎngfáng - workshop), which are essential for discussing industrial contexts.
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