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本金
běnjīn
Description
「本金」是你一开始存进去或借出去的钱，不包括后来加上的利息。
"本金" is the money you initially deposit or lend, excluding any interest added later.
人们谈钱、谈银行或谈投资的时候常常会用到这个词。
People often use the word "本金" when talking about money, banks, or investments.
Meanings
本金běnjīn
principal; the original sum of money
我把本金存进了银行。
I deposited the principal into the bank.
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Notes
- Etymology
本 (root, capital) + 金 (money), literally 'root money', i.e. the base sum.
- Nuance
本金 excludes interest, unlike the total return; contrast with 利息 (interest).
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