Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
资
zī
Description
"资"这个字常常和钱有关，比如开公司要有资金。
The character "资" is often related to money, for example, starting a company requires capital.
它也可以表示一个人的能力或者条件，比如"资格"。
It can also represent a person's ability or qualifications, such as in "资格" (qualification).
Meanings
资金zījīn
money, funds, capital
我们没有足够的资金开店。
We don't have enough funds to open a store.
资格zīgé
qualification, eligibility
他有资格参加这个比赛。
He is qualified to participate in this competition.
资zī
to provide, to fund, to support
公司资助了很多学生。
The company sponsored many students.
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Notes
- Etymology
combines 次 (phonetic) with 贝 (shell/money), relating to wealth and resources.
- Nuance
rarely used alone; almost always part of compounds like 资金, 工资, 资料.
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