to give birth, to bring forth, to produce

JLPT N5 6 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Usage of (chǎn)

The character primarily means "to produce" or "to give birth." It is commonly used in contexts related to manufacturing, agriculture, and childbirth.

Common contexts

  • Manufacturing and production: is often used to describe the output of factories or industries, e.g., 电视 (produce TVs).
  • Childbirth: It can refer to the act of giving birth, e.g., (give birth to a baby).
  • Agricultural production: Used to talk about crops or goods produced in a region.

Collocations and patterns

  • 生产 (shēngchǎn): to produce, production — a very common compound.
  • 产量 (chǎnliàng): output, yield — used in economic or agricultural contexts.
  • (chǎnfù): woman in labor, parturient.

Notes

When used alone, often implies the act or result of producing something tangible or giving birth. It is more formal and appears frequently in written and formal spoken Chinese. Avoid confusing with (shēng), which also means "to give birth" but is more general and used in broader contexts.

Understanding helps learners talk about production in industry, agriculture, and childbirth with precision.

Example Sentences

This factory produces a thousand TVs every day.

She gave birth to a healthy baby last night.

Farmers in this area mainly produce rice and wheat.