B1 noun Formal 1 min read

产业

chǎnyè /tɕʰàn.jɛ̂/
Practice it

Industry refers to a broad sector of the economy characterized by specific types of production or services.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to a collection of enterprises with similar attributes.
  • Commonly used in macroeconomics and industry analysis.
  • Essential for discussing national economic structure and development.

Overview

  1. 1概述：产业是经济学中的核心概念，指社会生产中具有某种同类属性的企业的集合。它不仅包括生产部门，也涵盖服务领域，是国家经济结构的重要组成部分。2) 使用模式：在中文语境中，产业多与宏观经济政策、结构调整或技术升级挂钩。例如，“产业升级”、“新兴产业”等词汇在新闻和商业报告中出现频率极高。它通常作为名词中心语，前面常接修饰语以限定其行业属性。3) 常见语境：在政府工作报告、商业新闻、投资分析以及学术论文中广泛使用。例如，讨论“高科技产业”时，重点在于技术创新；讨论“传统产业”时，重点在于转型升级。4) 近义词辨析：与“行业”相比，“产业”涵盖的范围通常更广，更偏向宏观经济视角，而“行业”则更侧重于具体的业务领域或职业分类。例如，我们可以说“互联网产业”，但很少说“互联网行业”在宏观国家规划中的地位，除非是具体指代某个职业圈子。

Examples

1

政府正在大力支持高科技产业的发展。

everyday

The government is strongly supporting the development of high-tech industries.

2

本次会议旨在探讨我国产业结构的优化路径。

formal

This meeting aims to explore the optimization path of our country's industrial structure.

3

他所在的产业最近竞争非常激烈。

informal

The industry he works in is very competitive recently.

4

第三产业在国民经济中的比重逐年上升。

academic

The proportion of the tertiary sector in the national economy is increasing year by year.

Common Collocations

产业升级 Industrial upgrading
新兴产业 Emerging industries
产业结构 Industrial structure

Common Phrases

支柱产业

Pillar industry

劳动密集型产业

Labor-intensive industry

产业集群

Industrial cluster

Often Confused With

产业 vs 行业

Industry (产业) is more macro and economic-focused. Trade/Industry (行业) is more specific, often referring to a particular field of work or business.

Grammar Patterns

大力发展+产业 调整+产业结构 新兴+产业

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Use '产业' in formal or semi-formal settings, especially when discussing economic trends. Avoid using it for small-scale personal businesses. It is a noun that often serves as the subject or object of economic discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use '产业' to refer to a specific company, which is incorrect. Another mistake is using it interchangeably with '职业' (profession), which is wrong. Remember that '产业' describes a sector, not a job title.

Tips

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Use with macro-economic verbs

Pair '产业' with verbs like '发展' (develop), '升级' (upgrade), or '转型' (transform). This makes your sentences sound professional and native.

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Avoid using in casual small talk

Don't use '产业' when talking about your friend's small shop. Use '生意' or '行业' instead to avoid sounding overly academic.

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Understanding China's Three Sectors

In China, '第一、二、三产业' is a standard classification taught in school. Familiarizing yourself with these helps understand news reports.

Word Origin

The word comes from classical Chinese roots where '产' means production and '业' means business or work. Together, they represent the collective output and activity of a sector.

Cultural Context

In China, the 'Three Industries' (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary) classification is fundamental to government policy and economic planning. It reflects the nation's historical transition from agriculture to manufacturing and services.

Memory Tip

Think of '产业' as a 'Product' (产) + 'Business/Field' (业). It's the big field where products are made.

Frequently Asked Questions

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“产业”通常指宏观经济层面的部门，如第一、二、三产业，侧重于经济结构。而“行业”范围较窄，侧重于具体的业务领域或职业分类，如餐饮行业。

可以，但在日常生活中使用频率较低，多见于讨论工作、投资或社会现象的较正式谈话中。在普通聊天中，人们更倾向于使用“行业”或“生意”。

指产业结构从低水平向高水平发展，通常指从劳动密集型向技术密集型或知识密集型转变。这是中国经济发展中的一个核心词汇。

中文名词没有复数形式，但可以通过量词或修饰词来表达，如“多个产业”、“各种产业”。

Test Yourself

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随着科技的进步，我国的传统制造业正在积极进行___升级。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 产业

“产业升级”是固定搭配，指产业结构向高水平演进。

multiple choice

下列哪个词最适合描述国家整体的经济布局？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 产业结构

“产业结构”是经济学专业术语，用于描述国家经济布局。

sentence building

①发展 ②新兴 ③产业 ④我国 ⑤大力

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: ④⑤①②③

正确的语序为：我国大力发展新兴产业。

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