厂商

廠商
chǎngshāng
noun HSK 6 #21,946

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 manufacturer; factory and business
  2. 2 vendor; supplier

Characters

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

Examples

HSK 3
Wǒmen xūyào zhǎo yīgè kěkào de chǎngshāng.
We need to find a reliable manufacturer.
HSK 4
Zhè jiā chǎngshāng shēngchǎn gāozhìliàng de diànzǐ chǎnpǐn.
This manufacturer produces high-quality electronics.
HSK 7-9
Duō jiā chǎngshāng cānjiā le zhè cì zhǎnhuì.
Many manufacturers participated in this exhibition.

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

chǎng
shāng