Definition
生产力 is a noun that covers two related but distinct concepts: (1) in Marxist theory, the 'productive forces' (means of production plus labor power), a central term in political economy; (2) in general economic usage, 'productivity' — the efficiency with which goods and services are produced. The word is a compound of 生产 (production) and 力 (force/power). Context determines which sense is intended; in academic or political discourse it often refers to the Marxist concept.
n.
productive forces (in Marxist theory)productivity (capacity to produce)
Examples
- 生产力。Fāzhǎn shēng chǎn lì shì shèhuìzhǔyì de gēnběn rènwu.Developing the productive forces is the fundamental task of socialism.
- 生产力。Tígāo shēng chǎn lì xūyào jìshù chuàngxīn.Improving productivity requires technological innovation.
- 生产力。Xīn de shēngchǎn fāngshì dàdà tígāo le shēng chǎn lì.The new production method greatly increased productivity.
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