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预算 (yùsuàn) - use 经费 when referring specifically to allocated funds for a purpose, while 预算 refers to the overall financial plan or estimate.
经费 is often used in formal contexts, especially in business or administrative settings. Common phrases include '申请经费' (apply for funds) and '经费预算' (budget for funds). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing either character can change the meaning entirely.
As an HSK 6 word, 经费 connects to other financial terms like 预算 (budget) and 支出 (expenditure). Focus on understanding its application in professional contexts, as this will enhance your conversational skills in business settings.
Learners often confuse 经费 with 费用, thinking they are interchangeable, but they are used in different contexts. For example, saying '我的经费是高' (My funds are high) is incorrect; it's better to say '我的经费预算很高' (My budget for funds is high).
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How to say funds in Chinese
“funds” in Chinese is经费
经费 refers to funds or expenditures allocated for specific purposes, often used in the context of budgeting in organizations, schools, or projects. It denotes not just the amount of money available, but also emphasizes its intended use, such as for research, events, or operational costs.
When to use 经费
经费 is often used in formal contexts, especially in business or administrative settings. Common phrases include '申请经费' (apply for funds) and '经费预算' (budget for funds). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing either character can change the meaning entirely.
经费 or something close to it
预算 (yùsuàn) - use 经费 when referring specifically to allocated funds for a purpose, while 预算 refers to the overall financial plan or estimate.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 经费 with 费用, thinking they are interchangeable, but they are used in different contexts. For example, saying '我的经费是高' (My funds are high) is incorrect; it's better to say '我的经费预算很高' (My budget for funds is high).
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Grammar Patterns of 经费
经费 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 2 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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我的薪水大约是9,000英镑，还有一辆车和业务____可支配。
My salary was around £9,000 plus a car and expenses.
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You can say '学校的经费需要增加' meaning 'The school's funds need to be increased.'
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