制品

• Pinyin: zhì pǐn
• Hanzi breakdown: 制 = make/manufacture; 品 = 口 + 口 + 口 (three mouths — items for consumption/use)

Meaning

A product; a manufactured article. Items made from raw materials through processing or production.

Commonly appears as a suffix indicating products made from a specific material: 乳制品 (dairy products), 木制品 (wooden products), 皮革制品 (leather goods), 塑料制品 (plastic products). Used in commerce, manufacturing, and trade.

Examples

1. 超市的乳制品区域陈列着各种酸奶和奶酪。 The supermarket’s dairy section displays all kinds of yogurt and cheese.
2. 这家工厂专门生产竹制品，出口到世界各地。 This factory specializes in producing bamboo products for export all over the world.
3. 皮革制品需要定期保养才能保持光泽。 Leather goods need regular care to keep their shine.

Usage Guide

Context: commerce, manufacturing, trade

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 进口食品中乳制品的检验标准最为严格。(Among imported foods, dairy products have the strictest inspection standards.)
• 手工制品虽然价格较高，但质量更有保障。(Although handmade products are more expensive, their quality is more guaranteed.)

Don't Say

• 这是一个好制品 — sounds awkward; use 这是优质产品 or specify the type like 这是优质的皮革制品

Origin & History

制 (make/manufacture) + 品 (product/article)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal