出厂

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Meaning and Usage

"出厂" (chūchǎng) literally means "to leave the factory" and is commonly used to describe products or goods that have been manufactured and are ready to be shipped or sold. It often refers to the moment when a product completes production and quality checks before distribution.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "出厂" in manufacturing, logistics, and sales contexts, especially when discussing the status of goods. For example, "出厂" means the factory price, which is the price of a product before any retail markup.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 出厂: factory price, used when discussing pricing before retail
  • 出厂时间: the time a product leaves the factory, important for tracking production and delivery
  • 出厂检验: factory inspection, referring to quality control before shipment

Usage Notes

"出厂" is a formal term mostly used in business or industrial contexts. It is not used for people leaving a place. Avoid confusing it with "出门" (to go out) or "离开" (to leave). When talking about products, "出厂" emphasizes the transition from production to distribution.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "出厂" with "出厂" (factory price) and "市场" (market price). The former is the cost at the factory, often lower than the latter, which is the retail price consumers pay.

Example Sentences

This batch of phones has already left the factory and is ready for shipment.

New cars must undergo strict quality inspections when leaving the factory.

The factory price of this product is much lower than the market price.