1.
made in China; Chinese-made
Indicating that a product was manufactured in China. Frequently seen on consumer goods sold in Japan.
中国製のスマホ。
A Chinese-made smartphone.
この服は中国製だが、品質はいい。
This clothing is made in China, but the quality is good.
近年、中国製の電気自動車が世界中で普及している。
In recent years, Chinese-made electric cars have been spreading around the world.
Compound of 中国 (China) + the suffix 製 (made in/of). Parallel to 日本製, 韓国製, etc.
GRAMMAR:
- As a noun modifier: 中国製の + noun
- As a predicate: 中国製だ / です
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 中国製の家電: Chinese-made appliances
- 中国製の部品: Chinese-made parts
- 安い中国製: cheap Chinese-made (goods)