工厂

工厂 (gōng chǎng) means 'factory' in English. It refers to a building or complex where goods are manufactured or processed, typically using machinery and labor.

The character 工 (gōng) means 'work' or 'labor,' while 厂 (chǎng) originally meant 'building' or 'place.' Together, they form a term that literally translates to 'work place' or 'labor place,' emphasizing the industrial nature of the location.

Factory is a common word in both daily life and business contexts. In China, factories play a central role in the economy, and many people work in or visit factories. The term can also be used metaphorically, such as in phrases like “这个公司是一个大工厂” (zhè ge gōngsī shì yīgè dà gōngchǎng), meaning