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-====== zhìzào: 制造 - To Manufacture, To Make, To Produce ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** zhizao, 制造, manufacture in Chinese, made in China, to make, to produce, Chinese for production, zhìzào meaning, 制造业, 中国制造, industrial production Chinese +
-  * **Summary:** Learn the essential Chinese verb **制造 (zhìzào)**, meaning "to manufacture" or "to produce." This page explores its core definition, its deep cultural significance through the phrase "Made in China" (中国制造), and its practical use in business and daily conversation. Discover the difference between `制造 (zhìzào)` and `做 (zuò)` to avoid common mistakes and speak like a native. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** zhìzào +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Verb +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 4 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** To manufacture, make, or produce something, typically on a large, industrial scale. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** `制造` is the word you use when talking about factories and mass production. Think cars, smartphones, clothing, and electronics. It implies a systematic process, machinery, and a scale beyond simple, individual creation. While you might `做 (zuò)` a cake, a factory `制造 (zhìzào)` thousands of packaged cookies. It carries a formal, industrial, and economic weight. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **制 (zhì):** This character means "to make," "to control," or "to regulate." It's composed of a part representing a system or standard, and a knife radical (刀), suggesting the idea of cutting or shaping materials according to a precise plan. +
-  * **造 (zào):** This character means "to build," "to construct," or "to create." It combines the "walking" radical (辶), which implies a process or action, with a phonetic component. It suggests the active process of bringing something into existence. +
-  * Together, **制造 (zhìzào)** combines "making by a system" (制) and "actively building" (造) to form a powerful term for systematic, large-scale industrial manufacturing. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-The term `制造` is deeply intertwined with China's modern identity, primarily through the globally recognized phrase **中国制造 (Zhōngguó zhìzào) - "Made in China."** +
-In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, "Made in China" became synonymous with inexpensive, mass-produced goods, powering China's rise as the "world's factory." This label had a complex reputation, often associated with low cost but sometimes also with lower quality. +
-However, the meaning of `中国制造` is undergoing a massive transformation. The Chinese government and industry are now pushing for an upgrade to **中国智造 (Zhōngguó zhìzào) - "Intelligently Made in China."** Note the clever pun: `制造` (to manufacture) becomes `智造` (to create with wisdom/intelligence). This reflects a national ambition to shift from being a low-cost production hub to a global leader in high-tech, innovative, and high-quality manufacturing, such as in electric vehicles, AI, and telecommunications. +
-This evolution contrasts with Western concepts like "Made in Germany," which has long implied engineering excellence, or "Made in USA," which often evokes a mix of industrial history and specific brand identities. The story of `中国制造` is a dynamic reflection of China's rapid economic development, its changing place in the world, and its future aspirations. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-`制造` is a formal and specific term, used primarily in economic, business, and technical contexts. It also has a common figurative meaning. +
-  * **In Business and Economics:** This is its most common home. You'll see it constantly in news reports about the economy, company profiles, and product descriptions. The word for "manufacturing industry" is **制造业 (zhìzàoyè)**. +
-  * **Figurative Usage:** `制造` can be used figuratively to mean "to create" or "to stir up" an abstract situation, often with a negative connotation. For example, `制造麻烦 (zhìzào máfan)` means "to create trouble," and `制造机会 (zhìzào jīhuì)` means "to create an opportunity." +
-  * **Formality:** It is more formal than the all-purpose verb `做 (zuò)`. You would never say you are going to `制造` dinner; that sounds absurdly industrial. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 这款手机是在中国**制造**的。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè kuǎn shǒujī shì zài Zhōngguó **zhìzào** de. +
-    * English: This model of mobile phone is made in China. +
-    * Analysis: A classic and simple use of the term, often seen on product labels or in conversation about where a product comes from. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 我们公司**制造**高精度的医疗设备。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen gōngsī **zhìzào** gāo jīngdù de yīliáo shèbèi. +
-    * English: Our company manufactures high-precision medical equipment. +
-    * Analysis: This demonstrates the formal, business context of `制造`. It highlights the industrial and technical nature of the production. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 别再给我**制造**麻烦了！ +
-    * Pinyin: Bié zài gěi wǒ **zhìzào** máfan le! +
-    * English: Stop creating trouble for me! +
-    * Analysis: This is the most common figurative use of `制造`. The verb implies that the trouble is being actively and deliberately "manufactured." +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 德国以**制造**高品质的汽车而闻名。 +
-    * Pinyin: Déguó yǐ **zhìzào** gāo pǐnzhì de qìchē ér wénmíng. +
-    * English: Germany is famous for manufacturing high-quality cars. +
-    * Analysis: Here, `制造` is used to describe the primary industrial output of a country. +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 这家工厂的**制造**成本很低。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè jiā gōngchǎng de **zhìzào** chéngběn hěn dī. +
-    * English: This factory's manufacturing costs are very low. +
-    * Analysis: In this sentence, `制造` acts as part of a compound noun, `制造成本` (manufacturing cost), a key term in business. +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 媒体有时会为了吸引眼球而**制造**新闻。 +
-    * Pinyin: Méitǐ yǒushí huì wèile xīyǐn yǎnqiú ér **zhìzào** xīnwén. +
-    * English: The media sometimes manufactures news to attract attention. +
-    * Analysis: Another figurative example, suggesting that news is being fabricated or sensationalized, not just reported. +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 良好的灯光可以**制造**浪漫的气氛。 +
-    * Pinyin: Liánghǎo de dēngguāng kěyǐ **zhìzào** làngmàn de qìfēn. +
-    * English: Good lighting can create a romantic atmosphere. +
-    * Analysis: A positive figurative use. `制造` here means to skillfully create a specific mood or environment. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 制造业是国家经济的重要支柱。 +
-    * Pinyin: **Zhìzàoyè** shì guójiā jīngjì de zhòngyào zhīzhù. +
-    * English: The manufacturing industry is an important pillar of the national economy. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence uses the related noun `制造业 (zhìzàoyè)`, which is crucial for any discussion about economics in Chinese. +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 这个玩具的设计很棒，但**制造**工艺有点粗糙。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhège wánjù de shèjì hěn bàng, dàn **zhìzào** gōngyì yǒudiǎn cūcāo. +
-    * English: The design of this toy is great, but the manufacturing process/craftsmanship is a bit rough. +
-    * Analysis: `制造` is combined with `工艺 (gōngyì)` to mean "manufacturing process" or "workmanship." This is a specific and practical term. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 机器人正在改变我们**制造**产品的方式。 +
-    * Pinyin: Jīqìrén zhèngzài gǎibiàn wǒmen **zhìzào** chǎnpǐn de fāngshì. +
-    * English: Robots are changing the way we manufacture products. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence points to the future of `制造`, linking it with technology and automation. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-The most common mistake for learners is confusing **`制造 (zhìzào)`** with the general-purpose verb **`做 (zuò)`**. They can both mean "to make," but their usage is entirely different. +
-  *   **`制造 (zhìzào)`:** Use for industrial, large-scale production. Think factories, machinery, and assembly lines. Also used for figuratively creating abstract things like "trouble," "opportunities," or "atmospheres." +
-    *   **Correct:** 特斯拉在上海**制造**电动汽车。 (Tèsīlā zài Shànghǎi **zhìzào** diàndòng qìchē.) - Tesla manufactures electric cars in Shanghai. +
-    *   **Incorrect:** 我晚上要**制造**意大利面。 (Wǒ wǎnshàng yào **zhìzào** Yìdàlì miàn.) - This sounds like you are building a pasta factory in your kitchen. +
-  *   **`做 (zuò)`:** Use for everyday, small-scale making or doing. Think cooking, homework, crafts, business, or making friends. It is one of the most versatile verbs in Chinese. +
-    *   **Correct:** 我晚上要**做**意大利面。 (Wǒ wǎnshàng yào **zuò** Yìdàlì miàn.) - I'm going to make spaghetti tonight. +
-    *   **Less Ideal:** 这家工厂是**做**衣服的。 (Zhè jiā gōngchǎng shì **zuò** yīfu de.) - While grammatically acceptable in colloquial speech, `制造` would be more precise and professional to describe a factory's function. +
-**Rule of Thumb:** If it involves a factory, an assembly line, or a complex industrial process, use `制造`. For everything else you "make" or "do" in daily life, use `做`. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  *   [[制造业]] (zhìzàoyè) - The manufacturing industry; the sector of the economy that uses `制造`. +
-  *   [[生产]] (shēngchǎn) - To produce. A very close synonym of `制造`, but `生产` can also apply to agriculture (e.g., producing grain) and natural resources, whereas `制造` is strictly industrial. +
-  *   [[创造]] (chuàngzào) - To create. This implies originality, invention, and artistry. You `创造` art, music, or a new theory. You `制造` iPhones. +
-  *   [[建造]] (jiànzào) - To build, to construct. Used specifically for large structures like buildings, bridges, and ships. +
-  *   [[做]] (zuò) - The common, everyday verb "to do" or "to make." The general-purpose alternative for non-industrial contexts. +
-  *   [[加工]] (jiāgōng) - To process, machine, or finish. Refers to a specific step within the manufacturing (`制造`) process, like polishing a part or treating a material. +
-  *   [[产品]] (chǎnpǐn) - Product, goods. The output of the `制造` process. +
-  *   [[工厂]] (gōngchǎng) - Factory. The physical place where `制造` happens. +
-  *   [[中国制造]] (Zhōngguó zhìzào) - "Made in China." A culturally significant phrase directly using this term.+