Meaning
资金 refers to monetary resources or capital used for business operations, investments, or projects. It encompasses money that is specifically allocated or available for a particular purpose, whether for starting a business, funding a project, or maintaining operations.
Usage
This is a formal business and financial term commonly used in professional contexts, news reports, and economic discussions. Native speakers use it when discussing business financing, investments, or any situation requiring substantial monetary resources. It's more formal than 钱 (money) and implies purpose-driven capital.
Examples
- 01公司需要筹集更多资金来扩大生产规模。.The company needs to raise more funds to expand its production scale.
- 02由于资金不足，这个项目不得不暂停。, .Due to insufficient funds, this project had to be suspended.
Characters
Common collocations
- 筹集资金to raise funds
- 资金短缺shortage of funds
- 流动资金working capital
- 资金链capital chain, cash flow
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 资 (resources/capital) and 金 (gold/money), literally meaning 'resource-money' or 'capital funds'. Both characters individually relate to wealth and financial resources.