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本钱
běnqián
Description
本钱是你做生意时先要拿出来的钱。
"本钱" is the money you need to put up first when doing business.
它也可以指你能用来做事的东西，比如时间、身体或经验。
It can also refer to things you can use to get things done, like time, health, or experience.
Meanings
本钱běnqián
capital; money to start a business
开店需要一些本钱。
Starting a store requires some capital.
本钱běnqián
assets or advantages one can rely on
年轻就是最大的本钱。
Youth is the greatest asset.
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Notes
- Etymology
本 (root, principal) + 钱 (money), literally 'principal money'.
- Nuance
more colloquial than 资本; often used figuratively for one's advantages.
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