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本钱

běn qián
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Usage notes

Common mistakes

本钱 often refers specifically to initial capital in a venture, while 本金 refers to the principal of a loan or investment. Using 本钱 for loan principal can be unnatural.

Formality

本钱 is more common in everyday or business contexts, whereas 资本 is often used in formal economics.

Example Sentences

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他用所有 本钱 开了一家小店。
He used all his capital to open a small shop.

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Child Words of 本钱