sang1 caan2 lik6生產力生产力
Jyutpingsang1 caan2 lik6
Yalesāng cháan lihk
Definition
Productivity; the power, efficiency, and effectiveness of production.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, business, or academic contexts rather than casual daily conversation. It frequently appears in discussions regarding economic output, corporate efficiency, or personal time management strategies. While it is a direct translation of productivity, native speakers often use more descriptive phrases like 做嘢效率高 when talking about someone's personal output in a relaxed setting.
Examples
They want to boost productivity, so they bought a lot of new computers.
The workload is so heavy lately, how can I maintain my productivity?
Related words
Common phrases
boost productivity
Productivity Council
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word to describe a person's physical energy or stamina, but it specifically refers to the efficiency of producing work or goods. Use 精神 or 體力 if you want to talk about how much energy someone has.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
