gung1 cong2工廠工厂
Jyutpinggung1 cong2
Yalegūng chóng
Definition
Factory; a place or building used for manufacturing and processing products.
neutralworkplaces
How it's used
While referring to a place of production, the term is often used in the context of industrial buildings in Hong Kong, which are frequently repurposed for other uses like art studios or storage. It carries a slightly industrial or blue-collar connotation compared to more modern terms like 寫字樓 for office settings.
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gaan1間gānExamples
Working in the factory is very tough for him.
Do you know where there is a factory?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 公司, which is a general term for a company or office. Remember that 工廠 specifically implies a physical site for manufacturing or processing goods, not just a place of business.
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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.
