cong2廠厂

Jyutpingcong2

Yalechóng

名詞Common

Definition

Factory, mill, plant, or any place used for manufacturing goods.

neutralworkplaces

How it's used

Refers specifically to a place of industrial production, often implying a larger scale than a small workshop. In casual conversation, it is frequently paired with specific industries to clarify the type of work, such as 製衣廠 for garment factories or 電子廠 for electronics plants.

Measure word

gaan1間gān

Examples

keoi5佢喺hai2間gaan1廠cong2做zou6咗zo2好hou2多do1年nin4喇。

He has worked at the factory for many years.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知go2嗰gaan1間cong2廠喺hai2邊bin1呀？

Do you know where that factory is?

Common phrases

cong2廠fong4房

factory premises

hoi1開cong2廠

to operate a factory

Common mistake

Avoid using this word to refer to a general office or a small retail shop, as it strictly implies a manufacturing or processing environment. For smaller, less industrial settings, use 舖頭 or 寫字樓 instead.