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, "出厂价" means the factory price, which is the price of a product before any retail markup.
Collocations and Patterns
- 出厂价: 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 "出厂价" (factory price) and "市场价" (market price). The former is the cost at the factory, often lower than the latter, which is the retail price consumers pay.