供应链 (gōngyìngliàn) refers to the supply chain in business contexts, encompassing all the processes involved in producing and delivering a product, from raw materials to the final consumer. It highlights the interconnectedness of different stages in production and distribution, making it essential for understanding logistics and operational efficiency in modern economies.
HSK 7, 24 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
供应链gōngyìngliàn(gong1ying4lian4)
供应链 (gōngyìngliàn) refers to the supply chain in business contexts, encompassing all the processes involved in producing and delivering a product, from raw materials to the final consumer. It highlights the interconnectedness of different stages in production and distribution, making it essential for understanding logistics and operational efficiency in modern economies.
Strokes24Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In modern China, the development of supply chain management has been crucial for economic growth and globalization, particularly in the manufacturing sector, reflecting the country's integration into the global market.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'chain' that supplies goods. Picture a long chain with links representing each stage of production: suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. The sound 'gōng' resembles 'gone', which can remind you that without a strong supply chain, products can 'go' missing!
About 供应链
供应链Simplified
24Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 供应链
Memory Mnemonic
Think of a 'chain' that supplies goods. Picture a long chain with links representing each stage of production: suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. The sound 'gōng' resembles 'gone', which can remind you that without a strong supply chain, products can 'go' missing!
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 供应链 with similar terms like 供应 (supply) or 链 (chain) used in different contexts. The term is more formal and commonly used in business discussions, so it's best to use it in professional settings or academic discussions about logistics.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 7 word, students should focus on its application in business contexts and recognize its relevance in discussions about economy and logistics. It can be connected to other HSK 7 vocabulary related to business, such as 市场 (shìchǎng - market) and 经济 (jīngjì - economy).
Cultural Note
In modern China, the development of supply chain management has been crucial for economic growth and globalization, particularly in the manufacturing sector, reflecting the country's integration into the global market.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly say 供给链 (gōngjǐliàn) instead of 供应链. Remember that 供应 (supply) is the correct term for this concept, emphasizing the supply aspect rather than just 'providing'.
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Cultural Notes for 供应链
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In modern China, the development of supply chain management has been crucial for economic growth and globalization, particularly in the manufacturing sector, reflecting the country's integration into the global market.
Frequently Asked Questions about 供应链
It refers to the entire network of entities involved in producing and delivering a product.
It's best used in professional or academic discussions, as it is a formal term.
Focus on the context; 供应链 specifically refers to the entire supply chain process, while 供应 and 链 can be used more broadly.
