本钱

• 拼音: běn qián
• 汉字拆解: 本 = 木 (tree) + 一 (root marker); 钱 = 钅 (metal) + 戋 (phonetic)

含义

Capital; principal; resources. The initial money or assets for a venture.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: business, investment, life advice

语气: practical

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

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

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal