厂商

• Pinyin: chǎng shāng
• Hanzi breakdown: 厂 = simplified form depicting a factory; 商 = 商, merchant or commerce

Meaning

Manufacturer; vendor; producer. A company that produces or sells goods.

A noun referring to businesses that manufacture products or serve as vendors in commercial transactions. Common in business, technology, and consumer contexts. Often used when discussing supply chains, product sourcing, warranties, or industry relationships.

Examples

1. 这款手机的厂商提供两年保修服务。 The manufacturer of this phone offers a two-year warranty.
2. 各大厂商纷纷推出新品，竞争十分激烈。 Major manufacturers are all releasing new products, and competition is fierce.
3. 消费者应该选择信誉良好的厂商购买产品。 Consumers should choose products from reputable manufacturers.

Usage Guide

Context: business, technology, consumer

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 请联系厂商了解详细的产品参数。(Please contact the manufacturer for detailed product specifications.)
• 这次展会吸引了上百家厂商参展。(This exhibition attracted over a hundred manufacturers to participate.)

Don't Say

• 不要把'厂商'和'工厂'混淆 (Don't confuse 厂商 'manufacturer/vendor as a business entity' with 工厂 'factory as a physical facility')

Origin & History

Compound of 厂 (factory) + 商 (merchant, commerce). Combines production and commercial aspects of business entities.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal