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加工
jiāgōng
to process
HSK 5, vn, 8 strokes, rank #10700, Hard
加工
jiāgōng
processing
HSK 5, vn, 8 strokes, rank #10700, Hard
加工
jiāgōng
working (of machinery)
HSK 5, vn, 8 strokes, rank #10700, Hard
jiāgōng(jia1gong1)jia gong T1
1to process
2processing
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March 24, 2026
加工jiāgōng(jia1gong1)
The term '加工' (jiā gōng) refers to the process of modifying or refining a material or product through various methods to enhance its quality or functionality. It is commonly used in manufacturing and production contexts, where raw materials are transformed into finished goods.
Strokes8Frequency#10700DifficultyHard
Cultural note
'加工' is deeply tied to China's manufacturing boom, particularly in cities like Shenzhen, which is known as the 'Silicon Valley of Hardware' where extensive processing and assembly of electronic products occur.
Memory tip
Think of '加' (to add) as adding something to a raw material to make it better, and '工' (work) representing the effort put into this transformation. Imagine a factory where raw metal is added to a machine, turning it into a shiny car part through hard work.
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Quick Contrast
加工 (jiāgōng) vs 制造 (zhìzào) — use 加工 when emphasizing modification or refinement of materials, while 制造 focuses on the overall manufacturing or production process.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse '加工' with '处理' (chǔ lǐ), which also means 'to process' but often implies handling or dealing with something rather than manufacturing. This term is more formal and used primarily in industrial contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, '加工' connects with vocabulary related to industry and production. Focus on using it in sentences that describe manufacturing processes or improvements in products to solidify understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use '加工' in informal contexts where '处理' would be more appropriate, such as saying '我需要加工这个问题' instead of '我需要处理这个问题' (I need to deal with this issue).
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The term '加工' (jiā gōng) refers to the process of modifying or refining a material or product through various methods to enhance its quality or functionality. It is commonly used in manufacturing and production contexts, where raw materials are transformed into finished goods.
When to use 加工
Be careful not to confuse '加工' with '处理' (chǔ lǐ), which also means 'to process' but often implies handling or dealing with something rather than manufacturing. This term is more formal and used primarily in industrial contexts.
加工 or something close to it
加工 (jiāgōng) vs 制造 (zhìzào) — use 加工 when emphasizing modification or refinement of materials, while 制造 focuses on the overall manufacturing or production process.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use '加工' in informal contexts where '处理' would be more appropriate, such as saying '我需要加工这个问题' instead of '我需要处理这个问题' (I need to deal with this issue).
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Grammar patterns of 加工
加工 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
This year, almost a billion birds will be processed in the region.
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Frequently asked questions about 加工
'加工' specifically refers to the industrial processing of materials, while '处理' is more general and can refer to handling or managing various situations.
While primarily industrial, it can be used metaphorically to describe processing information or ideas, but this usage is less common.
'加工' usually has a neutral to positive connotation in industrial contexts, as it implies improvement, but the quality of the processing can vary.
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