财经

• Pinyin: cái jīng
• Hanzi breakdown: 财 = 贝 (shell/money) + 才, meaning wealth or property; 经 = 纟(silk) + 巠, meaning classic or manage

Meaning

Finance and economics; financial and economic matters. The combined field of finance and economy.

A compound term covering both financial markets and economic policy. Common in news media (财经新闻), education (财经大学), and professional contexts. Broader than 金融 (finance) alone.

Examples

1. 他每天早上都会看财经新闻了解市场动态。 He watches financial news every morning to understand market trends.
2. 这所财经大学在全国排名很高。 This finance and economics university ranks very high nationally.
3. 财经领域的专业人才一直供不应求。 Professionals in the finance and economics field are always in high demand.

Usage Guide

Context: news, education, professional

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 财经频道有最新的股市分析。(The finance channel has the latest stock market analysis.)
• 他在财经圈很有名。(He's well-known in finance circles.)

Don't Say

• 我的财经状况不好。(For personal finances, use 经济状况 or 财务状况 — 财经 refers to the field, not personal finances)

Origin & History

财 (wealth, finance) + 经 (classics, manage). Short for 财政经济 (public finance and economy).

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Professional/Educated