sang1 caan2 sin3生產線生产线
Jyutpingsang1 caan2 sin3
Yalesāng cháan sin
Definition
Production line; the assembly process of mass production in a factory.
neutralwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical arrangement of machinery and workers in a factory setting. It is rarely used metaphorically to describe processes in office work or service industries, where terms like 流程 are preferred. When discussing the efficiency of a factory, it is common to talk about the speed or output of these lines.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
How many items does this production line produce every day?
The factory opened two more production lines to rush the work.
Related words
Common phrases
automated production line
to stop production
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 產品線, which refers to a range of products offered by a company rather than the physical assembly process.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
