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破产 (pòchǎn) vs 倒闭 (dǎobì) — use 破产 for personal or business bankruptcy, while 倒闭 specifically refers to the closure of a business.
Be careful to use 破产 in contexts specifically related to financial bankruptcy, as it may not apply to non-financial failures. This term is generally considered formal, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 破产的公司 (bankrupt company) and 破产申请 (bankruptcy application).
As an HSK 5 word, 破产 connects with other financial vocabulary like 财务 (cáiwù - finance) and 经济 (jīngjì - economy), which are essential for discussing economic topics in Mandarin. Focus on practicing sentences that involve financial situations to reinforce understanding.
Learners often confuse 破产 with 失败 (shībài - failure), which is broader and not limited to financial contexts. For instance, saying '我破产了因为我没有通过考试' (I went bankrupt because I didn't pass the exam) is incorrect; instead, use '我失败了' (I failed).
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How to say to go bankrupt in Chinese
“to go bankrupt” in Chinese is破产
破产 (pòchǎn) means to go bankrupt or to become impoverished, typically referring to an individual's or a business's financial failure. It is commonly used in economic discussions and can also apply to situations where someone is unable to meet financial obligations. The term carries a negative connotation and implies a loss of wealth or status.
When to use 破产
Be careful to use 破产 in contexts specifically related to financial bankruptcy, as it may not apply to non-financial failures. This term is generally considered formal, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 破产的公司 (bankrupt company) and 破产申请 (bankruptcy application).
破产 or something close to it
破产 (pòchǎn) vs 倒闭 (dǎobì) — use 破产 for personal or business bankruptcy, while 倒闭 specifically refers to the closure of a business.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 破产 with 失败 (shībài - failure), which is broader and not limited to financial contexts. For instance, saying '我破产了因为我没有通过考试' (I went bankrupt because I didn't pass the exam) is incorrect; instead, use '我失败了' (I failed).
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Grammar Patterns of 破产
破产 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我____了，莉薇，而且我欠了几百万美元的债。
I'm broke, Livy, and I owe a couple of million dollars.
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No, 破产 can refer to both individuals and businesses that experience financial failure.
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