研发

• Pinyin: yán fā
• Hanzi breakdown: 研 = 石 (stone) + 开, originally meaning to grind, now meaning to research; 发 = 发 simplified form, meaning to develop or send out

Meaning

Research and development; R&D. The process of creating new products, technologies, or knowledge.

Short for 研究开发. A key term in business and technology contexts. Common phrases: 研发部门 (R&D department), 研发投入 (R&D investment), 研发团队 (R&D team), 自主研发 (independent R&D).

Examples

1. 公司每年投入营收的百分之十用于研发。 The company invests ten percent of its revenue in R&D each year.
2. 这款芯片是国内团队自主研发的。 This chip was independently developed by a domestic team.
3. 研发周期太长会让企业错失市场机会。 A development cycle that is too long can cause a company to miss market opportunities.

Usage Guide

Context: business, technology, science

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 我们需要加大研发投入。(We need to increase R&D investment.)
• 他在研发部门工作。(He works in the R&D department.)

Don't Say

• 研发一个想法 — 应说'研究一个想法'或'开发一个方案'，研发侧重于产品和技术

Origin & History

Abbreviation of 研究 (research) + 开发 (development). A modern compound reflecting the importance of innovation in industry.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal