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。

Zhè jiā chǎng shāng shēngchǎn gāo zhìliàng de diànzǐ chǎnpǐn.

This manufacturer produces high-quality electronics.

多家厂商参加了这次展会。

Duō jiā chǎng shāng cānjiā le zhè cì zhǎnhuì.

Many manufacturers participated in this exhibition.

我们需要找一个可靠的厂商。

Wǒmen xūyào zhǎo yī gè kěkào de chǎng shāng.

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