A factory is a place where raw materials are transformed into finished products through industrial processes.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A facility where goods are mass-produced.
- Essential for industrial manufacturing and economic activity.
- Refers to both the building and the organization.
常见语境：在工作交流中，人们常谈论“工厂环境”、“工厂生产线”或“工厂地址”。在城市规划或经济新闻中，工厂往往与产业升级、就业机会或环境污染等话题联系在一起。
- 1近义词辨析：与“公司（company）”相比，“工厂”更强调生产制造的物理属性，而“公司”更偏向于商业运营和行政管理。与“车间（workshop）”相比，“工厂”范围更大，通常包含多个车间、办公楼和仓库，而“车间”仅指工厂内部的一个具体生产区域。
Examples
他在一家服装工厂工作。
everydayHe works in a clothing factory.
这家工厂的生产效率很高。
formalThe production efficiency of this factory is very high.
工厂里机器的声音很大。
informalThe noise of the machines in the factory is loud.
该工厂已通过国际质量认证。
academicThe factory has passed international quality certification.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
世界工厂
World's factory
工厂经理
Factory manager
进入工厂
Enter the factory
Often Confused With
Company refers to the business entity, while factory refers to the physical manufacturing site.
Workshop/floor is a specific part of a factory, not the whole facility.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is neutral and widely used in both professional and casual contexts. When referring to a specific factory, it is common to add the type of product, e.g., '汽车工厂' (car factory). It is a standard noun and does not carry negative connotations.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '工厂' with '工地' (construction site). Remember that '工厂' is for making goods, while '工地' is for building houses or roads. Ensure the context matches the manufacturing process.
Tips
Use with location verbs
Always use '在' (at) when talking about location, such as '在工厂工作' (working at the factory). It helps place the action clearly.
Avoid confusing with workshop
Do not use '工厂' for a small home studio. Use '工作室' for creative spaces or '作坊' for small manual production.
China as the world factory
In modern history, China is often referred to as '世界工厂' (the world's factory) due to its massive manufacturing output.
Word Origin
The character '工' represents tools or work, and '厂' (originally written as 廠) represents a cliff-like building structure. Combined, it denotes a place under a roof where work is performed.
Cultural Context
Factories are symbols of the industrial revolution and economic progress in China. Many cities developed rapidly around large industrial zones.
Memory Tip
Think of '工' (work) + '厂' (a wide shelter). It is a wide place where people work to make things.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions工厂强调的是生产和制造的物理场所，而公司是一个商业法人实体。一个公司可以拥有多个工厂，也可以仅仅从事贸易而不直接进行生产。
你可以说“他在工厂上班”或“她在工厂当工人”。这两个表达在口语中非常自然，准确描述了职业身份。
通常情况下，工厂指规模较大、有一定工业化水平的场所。如果是非常小的手工制作场所，更倾向于称作“作坊”。
中文名词没有词形变化，表示复数时可以直接在前面加数量词，如“几家工厂”或“许多工厂”。
Test Yourself
他每天早上八点去___上班。
根据语境中的“上班”，工厂是最符合生产制造工作场景的选项。
下列选项中，哪个是制造商品的地方？
工厂是专门用于制造和生产产品的场所。
工厂 / 有 / 很多 / 这家 / 工人
正确的语序是：主语（这家工厂）+ 谓语（有）+ 宾语（很多工人）。
Score: /3
Summary
A factory is a place where raw materials are transformed into finished products through industrial processes.
- A facility where goods are mass-produced.
- Essential for industrial manufacturing and economic activity.
- Refers to both the building and the organization.
Use with location verbs
Always use '在' (at) when talking about location, such as '在工厂工作' (working at the factory). It helps place the action clearly.
Avoid confusing with workshop
Do not use '工厂' for a small home studio. Use '工作室' for creative spaces or '作坊' for small manual production.
China as the world factory
In modern history, China is often referred to as '世界工厂' (the world's factory) due to its massive manufacturing output.
Examples
4 of 4他在一家服装工厂工作。
He works in a clothing factory.
这家工厂的生产效率很高。
The production efficiency of this factory is very high.
工厂里机器的声音很大。
The noise of the machines in the factory is loud.
该工厂已通过国际质量认证。
The factory has passed international quality certification.
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充裕的
B2Abundant, ample, or sufficient in quantity.
事故
A2accident; mishap
依照
A2According to; in accordance with.
准确地
A2accurately, precisely
做到
A2to achieve; to accomplish
积极地
A2actively; enthusiastically
应变
B2Adaptive; capable of dealing with emergencies.
行政
A2Administration; the management of affairs.
过后
A2Afterwards; at a later or subsequent time.
赞同
A2To approve of, to endorse; to agree with or support.
