The word 制造 is formed by combining two characters, each contributing a core concept to create a new, unified meaning. The first character, 制 (zhì), carries the idea of controlling, regulating, or systematizing a process. The second character, 造 (zào), means to make, build, or create something tangible. When fused, the term conceptually represents the act of "making through a controlled or systematic process", thus arriving at its meaning of manufacturing, fabrication, or production, the application of organized methods to create physical objects.