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March 24, 2026
产(產)chǎn(chan3)
The character 产 (chǎn) primarily refers to the concepts of giving birth, producing, or creating. It is commonly used in contexts related to production and resources, such as in manufacturing or agriculture, as well as in real estate and property discussions.
Strokes6Radical亠Frequency#4402DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of production and resources is closely linked to agriculture and family lineage, often reflecting the importance of land ownership and the ability to produce goods as a measure of wealth.
Memory Tip
Imagine a mother hen (the radical for 'birth') laying eggs (产) in a production factory. Each egg represents a product being produced, helping you remember that 产 relates to both birth and production.
Meanings of 产
chǎn(chan3)
1to give birth
2to reproduce
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About 产
产Simplified
產Traditional
6Strokes
亠Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4402Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5AdvancedTOCFLL5BCT✓CEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
生产 (shēngchǎn) refers specifically to the process of production, whereas 产 (chǎn) can imply the result or output of that process.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a mother hen (the radical for 'birth') laying eggs (产) in a production factory. Each egg represents a product being produced, helping you remember that 产 relates to both birth and production.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 产 with 产物 (chǎn wù), which specifically means 'product' or 'output.' This character is more formal in contexts related to property or business, so use appropriate registers when discussing these topics.
HSK Study Tips
Though not in the HSK list, 产 connects well with other HSK words related to production, such as 生产 (shēng chǎn, 'to produce') and 产品 (chǎn pǐn, 'product'). Focus on recognizing its usage in compound forms as you expand your vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of production and resources is closely linked to agriculture and family lineage, often reflecting the importance of land ownership and the ability to produce goods as a measure of wealth.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 产 with 产物 when trying to refer to a product; remember that 产 is a broader term. For example, saying '我有一个产' (wǒ yǒu yī gè chǎn) is incorrect; it should be '我有一个产品' (wǒ yǒu yī gè chǎn pǐn).
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六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声å—)~80-90% of characters
Explanation
Simplified form of 產. Phonosemantic compound. 生 represents the meaning and 彥 represents the sound. The traditional component 生 was removed for simplification.
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Grammar Patterns of 产
产 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). It carries 8 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.
You have to take capital appreciation of the property into account.
Cultural Notes for 产
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of production and resources is closely linked to agriculture and family lineage, often reflecting the importance of land ownership and the ability to produce goods as a measure of wealth.
Word Family of 产
Compounds8
萨Sa4Buddhist diety; used in transliterations
铲chan3spade, shovel; trowel, scoop
彦yan4elegant
浐chan3a river in Shaanxi province
産chan3to give birth
亷
彥yan4elegant
產chan3to give birth, to bring forth, to produce
Words Containing This Character20
产品chǎnpǐngoods產品
产生chǎnshēngto arise產生
生产shēngchǎnto produce生產
财产cáichǎnproperty財產
产业chǎnyèindustry產業
资产zīchǎnproperty資產
产chǎnto give birth產
房地产fángdìchǎnreal estate房地產
破产pòchǎnto go bankrupt破產
遗产yíchǎnheritage遺產
房产real estate房產
地产estate地產
产量chǎnliàngoutput產量
共产党Communist Party共產黨
流产miscarriage流產
产权property right產權
共产主义communism共產主義
产物chǎnwùproduct產物
无产阶级proletariat無產階級
国产guóchǎndomestically produced國產
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Frequently Asked Questions about 产
产 (chǎn) can be used in various contexts such as agriculture, manufacturing, and family. In agriculture, it refers to the yield of crops, while in business, it denotes the production of goods. In family contexts, it relates to childbirth, showcasing its versatility in the language.
To use 产 (chǎn) in a sentence, you can say '这个工厂产很多产品' which means 'This factory produces many products.' You can also use it in the context of birth, for example, '她刚刚产下一个孩子', meaning 'She just gave birth to a child.'
Some common phrases that include 产 (chǎn) are '生产' (shēngchǎn), meaning 'to produce', and '产品' (chǎnpǐn), meaning 'product'. These phrases are frequently used in business and manufacturing contexts.
产 (chǎn) means 'to give birth' or 'to produce'. It can refer to the act of reproduction, the production of goods, or even resources and estates. This character is commonly used in various contexts related to creation and output.
产 refers to the general concept of giving birth or producing, while 生产 specifically means 'to produce' and is often used in industrial or agricultural contexts.
Yes, 产 can be used in everyday contexts, especially when discussing products or resources, but it might sound more formal in casual conversations.
No, while birth is one meaning, 产 is also widely used to refer to production and resources in various contexts.
