B1 noun Formal

产物

[ʈʂʰan˨˩˦ wu˥˩]

The result or outcome of a specific process, historical period, or set of circumstances.

Examples

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1

这种艺术风格是特定时代的产物。

This art style is a product of a specific era.

2

环境污染往往是工业化的产物。

Environmental pollution is often a product of industrialization.

3

这部作品是他多年心血的产物。

This work is the product of his years of hard work.

Word Family

Noun
产物
Verb
产生
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Memory Tip

Think of '产' (produce) and '物' (thing) - the thing that was produced by history or logic.

Quick Quiz

许多流行的语言习惯都是网络文化的___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 产物

Examples

1

这种艺术风格是特定时代的产物。

academic

This art style is a product of a specific era.

2

环境污染往往是工业化的产物。

academic

Environmental pollution is often a product of industrialization.

3

这部作品是他多年心血的产物。

literary

This work is the product of his years of hard work.

4

城市化是社会发展的必然产物。

formal

Urbanization is an inevitable product of social development.

5

你现在的性格是你成长环境的产物。

everyday

Your current character is the product of your upbringing environment.

Word Family

Noun
产物
Verb
产生

Common Collocations

时代的产物 product of the times
历史产物 historical product
必然产物 inevitable product
副产物 by-product
科技产物 product of technology

Common Phrases

文明的产物

product of civilization

思想的产物

product of thought

工业产物

industrial product

Often Confused With

产物 vs 产品

产品 refers to a physical commodity for sale, while 产物 is an abstract result of a process or era.

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Usage Notes

Used in academic essays to link a phenomenon to its causes or background.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid using '产物' when you simply mean 'goods' (产品).

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Memory Tip

Think of '产' (produce) and '物' (thing) - the thing that was produced by history or logic.

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Word Origin

From '产' (produce) and '物' (object/thing).

Grammar Patterns

是...的产物

Quick Quiz

许多流行的语言习惯都是网络文化的___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 产物

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