厂商

廠商

chǎngshāng

noun HSK 6 #21,946

Measure Word

一家厂商 jiā

Meanings

1 manufacturer; factory and business
2 vendor; supplier

Characters

merchant; business; commerce

Factory + merchant — the manufacturer who both produces and sells.

Examples

这家厂商生产高质量的电子产品。

Zhèjiā chǎngshāng shēngchǎn gāozhìliàng de diànzǐ chǎnpǐn.

This manufacturer produces high-quality electronics.

多家厂商参加了这次展会。

Duō jiā chǎngshāng cānjiā le zhècì zhǎn huì.

Many manufacturers participated in this exhibition.

我们需要找一个可靠的厂商。

Wǒmen xūyào zhǎo yīgè kěkào de chǎngshāng.

We need to find a reliable manufacturer.

Tips

usage

厂商 is commonly used in business and tech contexts. In Taiwan, it's the standard word for 'vendor/manufacturer.' In mainland China, 生产商 (producer) and 制造商 (manufacturer) are also common.

Stroke Order

厂 chǎng

商 shāng