gei1 haai6 zai3 zou6機械製造机械制造
Jyutpinggei1 haai6 zai3 zou6
Yalegēi haaih jai jouh
Definition
Machine manufacturing or machine production.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or technical contexts to describe industrial processes rather than everyday conversation. When discussing consumer goods, speakers often prefer using descriptive phrases like 機器整嘅 or 工廠做嘅 to sound more natural. It functions as a compound noun or adjective describing the origin of a product.
Examples
This shirt is machine-made.
Do you think machine-made products are better?
Related words
Common phrases
machinery manufacturing industry
machine manufacturing process
Common mistake
Learners often use this term in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff or academic. It is not a common way to describe household items or food in daily speech.
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Grammar guides
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