cong2 gaa1廠家厂家
Jyutpingcong2 gaa1
Yalechóng gā
Definition
Manufacturer; a business owner who runs a factory.
neutralworkmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to the business entity or owner behind a manufacturing operation rather than the physical building itself. It is frequently used in commercial contexts to distinguish the source of goods from middlemen or retailers. While it sounds professional, it is still common in everyday business discussions.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
This manufacturer is very famous, many big companies look for them.
Do you know which manufacturer is responsible for this batch of goods?
Related words
Common phrases
direct sale from the manufacturer
to look for a manufacturer
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to the factory building itself, which is simply 廠 or 工廠. Using 廠家 to describe a physical location will sound unnatural to native speakers.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.



