joek6 cong2藥廠药厂
Jyutpingjoek6 cong2
Yaleyeuhk chóng
Definition
Pharmaceutical manufacturer; a medicine factory.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to industrial-scale manufacturing facilities rather than small local pharmacies. It is commonly used in business contexts or news reports when discussing the supply chain of medical products. The term emphasizes the production aspect rather than the retail side.
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gaan1間gānExamples
He has worked at that pharmaceutical factory for many years.
Is the medicine produced by this pharmaceutical manufacturer effective?
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Common phrases
large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturer
pharmaceutical company representative
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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.
