本钱

• Pinyin: běn qián
• Desglose de hanzi: 本 = 木 (tree) + 一 (root marker); 钱 = 钅 (metal) + 戋 (phonetic)

Significado

Capital (inicial); recursos; baza.

Originally refers to the principal or starting capital in a business venture. Extended to mean any resources, abilities, or assets one can rely on. Figuratively refers to health, youth, skills, or connections that give one an advantage.

Ejemplos

1. 创业需要本钱，光有想法是不够的。
2. 年轻就是你最大的本钱，好好利用这几年。
3. 他把多年积蓄都当本钱投进了这个项目。

Guía de uso

Contexto: business, investment, life advice

Tono: practical

Correcto

• 做生意要有本钱。(You need capital to do business.)
• 健康是最重要的本钱。(Health is your most important asset.)

Incorrecto

• 把负债说成'本钱' (Don't call borrowed money 本钱 if it creates debt — 本钱 implies owned resources)

Origen e historia

本 (root/principal) + 钱 (money). The root money, i.e., starting capital.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal