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工厂
gōngchǎng
factory
HSK 4, n, 5 strokes, rank #2436, Medium
gōngchǎng(gong1chang3)gong chang T1
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March 24, 2026
工厂(工廠)gōngchǎng(gong1chang3)
The term '工厂' (gōngchǎng) refers to a factory, a place where goods are manufactured or assembled. It is commonly used in contexts related to industrial production and labor, highlighting its significance in the economy and job creation.
Strokes5Frequency#2436DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In China, the concept of '工厂' is integral to the rapid industrialization that has shaped the country's economy over the last few decades. Factories are often seen as symbols of modernization and economic development.
Memory tip
Imagine a large '工' (work) '厂' (yard) where workers are busy creating products. The character '工' looks like a person working hard, and '厂' resembles a building, helping you remember that a 工厂 is a place of work.
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Quick Contrast
车间 (chējiān) — use '工厂' for large-scale manufacturing facilities, while '车间' refers to smaller workshop-like environments.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse '工厂' with '公司' (gōngsī), which means company. '工厂' is used in more industrial contexts, while '公司' is more corporate. Also, remember to use the correct measure word; '家' is often used for smaller factories, while '座' is appropriate for larger ones.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, '工厂' connects to other terms related to industry and employment. Focus on using it in sentences about job roles or production processes to reinforce its meaning.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '工厂' interchangeably with '公司,' which is incorrect as they refer to different types of workplaces. For instance, saying '我在工厂' when you mean 'I work at a company' would be a mistake; use '我在公司'.
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The term '工厂' (gōngchǎng) refers to a factory, a place where goods are manufactured or assembled. It is commonly used in contexts related to industrial production and labor, highlighting its significance in the economy and job creation.
When to use 工厂
Be careful not to confuse '工厂' with '公司' (gōngsī), which means company. '工厂' is used in more industrial contexts, while '公司' is more corporate. Also, remember to use the correct measure word; '家' is often used for smaller factories, while '座' is appropriate for larger ones.
工厂 or something close to it
车间 (chējiān) — use '工厂' for large-scale manufacturing facilities, while '车间' refers to smaller workshop-like environments.
What learners get wrong
Learners often use '工厂' interchangeably with '公司,' which is incorrect as they refer to different types of workplaces. For instance, saying '我在工厂' when you mean 'I work at a company' would be a mistake; use '我在公司'.
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Grammar patterns of 工厂
工厂 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
