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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
钱财qiáncáiwealthHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #11465, Very Hard
钱财qiáncáimoneyHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #11465, Very Hard
qiáncái(qian2cai2)qian cai T2
  1. 1wealth
  2. 2money
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March 24, 2026

钱财(錢財)qiáncái(qian2cai2)

钱财 (qian2 cai2) refers to wealth or money in a broader sense, encompassing not just physical currency but also assets and resources. It is often used in contexts discussing financial status, prosperity, or economic matters, highlighting the significance of money in one's life and society.

Strokes17Frequency#11465DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, wealth is often associated with social status and success, and discussions about 钱财 can reflect one's aspirations and values regarding prosperity in both personal and business contexts.

Memory tip

Think of 钱 (qian2) as a wallet full of coins, while 财 (cai2) resembles a pile of money bags. Together, envision a treasure chest overflowing with riches, making 'money' or 'wealth' a vivid image in your mind.

Meanings of 钱财

qiáncái(qian2cai2)
1wealth
2money
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钱财Simplified
錢財Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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财富 (cáifù) refers specifically to wealth or assets, often with an emphasis on accumulated resources, while 钱财 (qiáncái) encompasses both money and broader financial resources.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 钱财 with just 钱 (money) since 财 emphasizes wealth and assets. Use it in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure that it fits appropriately with financial discussions or when referring to prosperity.

HSK Study Tips

Although 钱财 isn't a specific HSK word, it connects to HSK Level 2 vocabulary such as 钱 (money) and 有 (to have). Focus on recognizing how these terms relate when discussing financial topics.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 钱财 interchangeably with just 钱, thinking they mean the same thing. Remember, 钱 is money, while 钱财 refers to broader wealth or assets, so use them in the correct context.

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Component characters

钱qiáncoin
HSK 110 strokes钅
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财cáimoney
7 strokes贝
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How to say wealth in Chinese

“wealth” in Chinese is钱财qiáncái

钱财 (qian2 cai2) refers to wealth or money in a broader sense, encompassing not just physical currency but also assets and resources. It is often used in contexts discussing financial status, prosperity, or economic matters, highlighting the significance of money in one's life and society.

When to use 钱财

Be cautious not to confuse 钱财 with just 钱 (money) since 财 emphasizes wealth and assets. Use it in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure that it fits appropriately with financial discussions or when referring to prosperity.

钱财 or something close to it

财富 (cáifù) refers specifically to wealth or assets, often with an emphasis on accumulated resources, while 钱财 (qiáncái) encompasses both money and broader financial resources.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 钱财 interchangeably with just 钱, thinking they mean the same thing. Remember, 钱 is money, while 钱财 refers to broader wealth or assets, so use them in the correct context.

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You can say, '他有很多钱财' (Tā yǒu hěn duō qiáncái), which means 'He has a lot of wealth.'

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