zou6 syun4 jip6造船業造船业
Jyutpingzou6 syun4 jip6
Yalejouh syùhn yihp
Definition
The shipbuilding industry.
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How it's used
This term is used primarily in formal or economic contexts to describe the industrial sector responsible for constructing ships. While Hong Kong historically had a significant presence in this field, it is now more commonly discussed in the context of global trade or historical analysis rather than current local manufacturing.
Examples
The shipbuilding industry in Hong Kong was very developed in the past.
Do you know where there is still development in the shipbuilding industry?
Common phrases
shipbuilding industry development
shipbuilding industry base
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Grammar guides
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