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生产 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
生产shēngchǎnto produceHSK 5, vn, rank #4088, Medium
生产shēngchǎnto manufactureHSK 5, vn, rank #4088, Medium
生产shēngchǎnto give birth to a childHSK 5, vn, rank #4088, Medium
shēngchǎn(sheng1chan3) T1
  1. 1to produce
  2. 2to manufacture
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March 24, 2026
生产(生產)shēngchǎn(sheng1chan3)

生产 (shēngchǎn) refers to the process of producing or manufacturing goods, as well as the act of giving birth. It is commonly used in industrial contexts to discuss production lines, and in personal contexts when referring to childbirth. The word conveys both the creation of tangible products and the beginning of life.

Frequency#4088DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In modern China, the concept of 生产 is deeply tied to the country's rapid industrialization and economic growth. The phrase '生产力' (shēngchǎnlì, productive forces) is often discussed in the context of economic policies and advancements.

Memory Tip

Think of 生产 as a factory where things are 'born' (生 = shēng, meaning 'to be born') and then 'made' (产 = chǎn, meaning 'to produce'). Visualize a baby emerging from a factory assembly line, highlighting the dual meaning of producing goods and giving birth.

Meanings of 生产

shēngchǎn(sheng1chan3)
1to produce
2to manufacture
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About 生产

生产Simplified
生產Traditional
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名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#4088Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 生产

Quick Contrast

制造 (zhìzào) refers specifically to the act of manufacturing or creating items, while 生产 (shēngchǎn) encompasses both production and the act of giving birth.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 生产 as a factory where things are 'born' (生 = shēng, meaning 'to be born') and then 'made' (产 = chǎn, meaning 'to produce'). Visualize a baby emerging from a factory assembly line, highlighting the dual meaning of producing goods and giving birth.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 生产 with 产生 (chǎnshēng), which means 'to arise' or 'to come into being.' 生产 is more formal and commonly used in business or academic contexts, while 产生 may appear in everyday conversation. Remember the correct tones: shēng (first tone) and chǎn (third tone).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 生产 connects with other terms about production and industry, such as 制造 (zhìzào, to manufacture) and 发展 (fāzhǎn, to develop). Focus on using it in compound phrases like 生产能力 (shēngchǎn nénglì, production capacity) to enhance your vocabulary.

Cultural Note

In modern China, the concept of 生产 is deeply tied to the country's rapid industrialization and economic growth. The phrase '生产力' (shēngchǎnlì, productive forces) is often discussed in the context of economic policies and advancements.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 生产 with 生活 (shēnghuó, to live), thinking both relate to life but in different contexts. Ensure to use 生产 specifically for production and childbirth scenarios to avoid confusion.

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Component Characters

生shēngto be born
HSK 45 strokes生
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产chǎnto give birth
HSK 56 strokes亠
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Grammar Patterns of 生产

生产 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.

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公司改进了____方法，从而降低了成本。

The company improved its production methods, thereby reducing costs.

Example Sentences for 生产 (10)

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这家公司生产一系列的新型轻便自行车。

zhè jiā gōng sī shēng chǎn yī xì liè de xīn xíng qīng biàn zì háng chē。

The company manufactures a range of innovative light-weight cycles.
2
现今的有机葡萄酒生产商一般是注重品质的小型家族企业.

xiàn jīn de yǒu jī pú táo jiǔ shēng chǎn shāng yī bān shì zhù zhòng pǐn zhì de xiǎo xíng jiā zú qǐ yè.

Today's organic wine producer is typically a small, quality-conscious family concern.
3
奥瑞克斯是一家设在达拉斯的石油和天然气勘探生产公司。

ào ruì kè sī shì yī jiā shè zài dá lā sī de shí yóu hé tiān rán qì kān tàn shēng chǎn gōng sī。

Oryx is a Dallas-based oil and gas exploration and production concern.
4
失业率上升，相对应的是生产率进一步提高。

shī yè shuài shàng shēng， ， xiāng duì yīng de shì shēng chǎn shuài jìn yī bù tí。

The obverse of rising unemployment is continued gains in productivity.
5
其结果是生产力的大幅提高。

qí jié guǒ shì shēng chǎn lì de dà fú tí gāo。

The result has been a giant leap in productivity.
6
葡萄酒生产过剩及由此造成的市价低迷引起了经济波动。

pú táo jiǔ shēng chǎn guò shèng jí yóu cǐ zào chéng de shì jià dī mí yǐn qǐ le jīng jì bō dòng。

Overproduction and consequent low market prices for wine caused economic tremors.
7
他催促所有人拼命干活，直到生产遭遇瓶颈。

tā cuī cù suǒ yǒu rén pīn mìng gān huó， ， zhí dào shēng chǎn zāo yù píng。

He pushed everyone full speed ahead until production hit a bottleneck.
8
劳斯莱斯公司每年生产约1,000辆非常吸引人的汽车。

láo sī lái sī gōng sī měi nián shēng chǎn yuē1,000 1,000 liàng fēi cháng xī yǐn rén de qì。

Rolls Royce produces around 1,000 extremely desirable cars a year.
9
那种型号在20世纪90年代末以前不会批量生产。

nà zhǒng xíng hào zài20 20 shì90 jì 90 nián dài mò yǐ qián bù huì pī liáng。

That model won't go into production before late
10
粮食生产已经跟不上人口增长。

liáng shí shēng chǎn yǐ jīng gēn bù shàng rén kǒu zēng cháng。

Food production has already fallen behind the population growth.

Cultural Notes for 生产

🏮Cultural insight

In modern China, the concept of 生产 is deeply tied to the country's rapid industrialization and economic growth. The phrase '生产力' (shēngchǎnlì, productive forces) is often discussed in the context of economic policies and advancements.

Frequently Asked Questions about 生产

生产 focuses on the broader process of production, while 制造 specifically refers to manufacturing.