经济

• 拼音: jīng jì
• 汉字拆解: 经 = 纟(silk) + 巠 (phonetic), meaning to pass through or manage; 济 = 氵(water) + 齐 (even), meaning to aid or cross

含义

Economy; economic. Refers to the system of production, trade, and wealth, or describes something as financially affordable.

As a noun, 经济 refers to the economy of a country or region. As an adjective, it means economical, affordable, or cost-effective. Very frequently used in news, business, and daily conversation about money and living costs.

例句

1. 中国的经济发展得很快。
2. 坐火车比坐飞机更经济。
3. 经济条件好了以后，他买了一套房子。

用法指南

语境: business, news, daily life

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 今年的经济情况比去年好。(This year's economic situation is better than last year.)
• 这家店的东西又好又经济。(This shop's goods are both good and affordable.)

错误说法

• 他是一个很经济的人。(Don't use 经济 to describe a person as thrifty — use 节约 or 节俭 instead)

起源与历史

Shortened from classical 经世济民 (to manage the world and help the people). 经 (to manage) + 济 (to aid). The modern economic meaning was influenced by Japanese usage during the Meiji era.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal