JLPT N5

国产

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Character Breakdown

国

· country, nation, state

Radical: 囗 · 8strokes

产

· to give birth, to bring forth, to produce

Radical: 亠 · 6strokes

Meaning and Usage

"国产" refers to products or goods that are produced within one's own country. It is commonly used to distinguish domestic products from imported ones.

Common Contexts

You will often see "国产" used in contexts related to technology, automobiles, films, and other consumer goods to emphasize local production and sometimes quality or patriotism.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "国产品牌" (domestic brand): highlights the origin of the brand.
  • "国产电影" (domestic movie): refers to films produced in the country.
  • "国产汽车" (domestic car): cars manufactured domestically.

Nuances

Using "国产" often implies a positive attitude towards supporting local industry or pride in national products. It can also be used in marketing to appeal to consumers who prefer local goods.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "国产" with "国外" (foreign) or "进口" (imported). "国产" specifically means produced within the country, not just sold there.

Example Sentences

This phone is a domestic brand and has good quality.

Domestic movies have become increasingly popular in recent years.

To support domestic products, many people choose to buy domestic cars.