How do you use "wealth" in a sentence?

The family accumulated great wealth through property investment. She has a wealth of knowledge about local history. The gap between wealth and poverty continues to grow.

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Q: What does "wealth" mean?

An abundance of money, possessions, or resources Wealth refers to an abundance of valuable possessions, money, or resources. It can also mean a large amount of something positive (a wealth of experience). 'Wealthy' is the adjective form. The distribution of wealth is a major topic in economics and politics.

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Significado: An abundance of money, possessions, or resources

财富，富裕，丰富

riqueza, fortuna, abundancia

富、財産、豊富さ

부, 재산, 풍부함

Wealth refers to an abundance of valuable possessions, money, or resources. It can also mean a large amount of something positive (a wealth of experience). 'Wealthy' is the adjective form. The distribution of wealth is a major topic in economics and politics.

「wealth」指的是大量有价值的财产、金钱或资源。它也可以表示大量积极的东西（丰富的经验）。「wealthy」是形容词形式。

«Wealth» se refiere a una abundancia de posesiones valiosas, dinero o recursos. También puede significar una gran cantidad de algo positivo. «Wealthy» es la forma adjetiva.

「wealth」は、価値ある所有物、お金、または資源の豊富さを指します。また、何かポジティブなものが大量にあること（豊富な経験）も意味します。

wealth는 풍부한 재산, 돈 또는 자원을 가리킨다. 또한 긍정적인 것이 많다는 의미(풍부한 경험)로도 사용된다. 형용사형은 'wealthy'이다. 부의 분배는 경제와 정치에서 중요한 주제이다.

Ejemplos

The family accumulated great wealth through property investment.
这个家庭通过房地产投资积累了巨额财富。
La familia acumuló una gran riqueza a través de la inversión inmobiliaria.
その家族は不動産投資を通じて大きな富を蓄積した。
그 가족은 부동산 투자를 통해 큰 부를 축적했다.
She has a wealth of knowledge about local history.
她对当地历史有丰富的知识。
Ella tiene una riqueza de conocimientos sobre la historia local.
彼女は地元の歴史について豊富な知識を持っている。
그녀는 지역 역사에 대한 풍부한 지식을 갖고 있다.
The gap between wealth and poverty continues to grow.
贫富差距继续扩大。
La brecha entre riqueza y pobreza sigue creciendo.
富と貧困の格差は拡大し続けている。
부와 빈곤 사이의 격차는 계속 커지고 있다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Middle English 'welthe' meaning 'happiness, prosperity', from 'wele' (well-being, prosperity), from Old English 'wela' (wealth, riches). Related to 'well' and 'will'. Originally meant 'happiness'; the money sense followed.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

From Old English 'wela' meaning 'well-being' or 'prosperity.' Originally, wealth meant general wellbeing rather than just money. The connection to happiness persists in the word 'commonwealth' (a political community for common good) and the saying 'health is wealth.'

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