developer (of real estate, a commercial product etc)
HSK 7, unknown, rank #15286, Hard
kāifāshāng(kai1fa1shang1) T1
1developer (of real estate, a commercial product etc)
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March 24, 2026
开发商(開發商)kāifāshāng(kai1fa1shang1)
开发商 refers to a developer, usually in the context of real estate or commercial products. This term is commonly used when discussing property development projects, where the developer is responsible for planning, financing, and constructing buildings or products.
Frequency#15286DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
The concept of 开发商 is closely tied to China's rapid urbanization and real estate boom, particularly in major cities where developers have played a significant role in reshaping the urban landscape.
Memory Tip
Think of 开 (kai) as 'open' and 发 (fa) as 'develop', creating an image of opening up new land for development. The 商 (shang) component can remind you of 'business', so together it paints a picture of a business that opens up new developments.
Meanings of 开发商
kāifāshāng(kai1fa1shang1)
1developer (of real estate, a commercial product etc)
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开发商Simplified
開發商Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
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房地产商 (fángdìchǎnshāng) - use 开发商 for a broader term that includes various types of developers, while 房地产商 specifically refers to real estate developers.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 开 (kai) as 'open' and 发 (fa) as 'develop', creating an image of opening up new land for development. The 商 (shang) component can remind you of 'business', so together it paints a picture of a business that opens up new developments.
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, use 开发商 when discussing real estate or commercial enterprises, but in casual conversations, you might hear just 开发. Be cautious with the tones: using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely, such as confusing 开 (kai) with 该 (gai).
HSK Study Tips
While 开发商 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, students at HSK 3 or 4 should focus on the components 开 and 发, as they relate to concepts of opening and developing, which can be useful in various contexts.
Cultural Note
The concept of 开发商 is closely tied to China's rapid urbanization and real estate boom, particularly in major cities where developers have played a significant role in reshaping the urban landscape.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 开发商 with 开发 (kai1 fa1), which means 'to develop' without the 'business' aspect. For example, saying '我是一开发' (Wǒ shì yī kāi fā) instead of '我是一开发商' (Wǒ shì yī kāi fā shāng) omits the important context of being a developer.
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Cultural Notes for 开发商
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The concept of 开发商 is closely tied to China's rapid urbanization and real estate boom, particularly in major cities where developers have played a significant role in reshaping the urban landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions about 开发商
开发商 is responsible for developing properties, which includes planning, financing, and constructing buildings.
Yes, 开发商 can also refer to developers of various commercial products, not just real estate.
It is pronounced kāi fā shāng, with the first tone on 开, the first tone on 发, and the first tone on 商.
