本钱

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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Words Containing 本钱

有本钱

yǒu běn qián

to be in a position to (take on a challenge, etc)

身体是革命的本钱

shēn tǐ shì gé mìng de běn qián

lit. the body is the revolution's capital

Child Words of 本钱

root

coin