gaa1 gung1加工

Jyutpinggaa1 gung1

Yalegā gūng

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To process raw materials, or to refine and modify a finished product.

to process raw materials or parts to bring them closer to a finished state
to modify, refine, or improve a finished product

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How it's used

Focuses on the technical aspect of adding value or altering a material to reach a specific standard. It is commonly used in industrial or manufacturing contexts, but can also apply to food preparation where raw ingredients undergo significant transformation. Unlike simple verbs for making things, it implies a secondary stage of refinement.

Examples

ni1呢di1啲ling4零gin2件jiu3要ling1拎heoi3去gaa1加gung1工sin1先jung6用dak1得。

These parts need to be processed before they can be used.

nei5你nam2諗zyu6住dim2點joeng2樣gaa1加gung1工le1呢gin2件bun3半sing4成ban2品aa4呀？

How do you plan to process this semi-finished product?

Common phrases

loi4來liu2料gaa1加gung1工

processing of supplied materials

sam1深gaa1加gung1工

deep processing

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 裝修, which refers specifically to home renovation or interior decoration. While both involve changing the state of something, 加工 is strictly for materials or products, not for buildings or rooms.