Definition
生产 (shēng chǎn) is the broad, general verb for 'produce, manufacture' on a large scale (factories, companies). It contrasts with 制造 (zhìzào), which emphasizes concrete manufacturing or causing abstract things; 制作 (zhìzuò), which focuses on crafting or making something by hand; and 产 (chǎn), which often refers to natural yield or output. 生产 also has a formal sense of 'give birth', distinct from everyday 生 (shēng).
verb
to produceto manufactureto give birth (formal)
Easily confused
- 盛产shèng chǎnsound-aliketo produce in abundance; to be rich in (natural resources, products)
Examples
- 生产。Zhè jiā gōngchǎng shēng chǎn qìchē língjiàn.This factory produces car parts.
- 生产。Wǒmen gōngsī měinián shēng chǎn dàliàng chǎnpǐn.Our company produces a large number of products every year.
- 生产。Tā shàng gè yuè shēng chǎn le yí gè jiànkāng de nánhái.She gave birth to a healthy boy last month.
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