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财产 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
财产cáichǎnpropertyHSK 6, n, 13 strokes, rank #2558, Hard
财产cáichǎnassetsHSK 6, n, 13 strokes, rank #2558, Hard
财产cáichǎnestateHSK 6, n, 13 strokes, rank #2558, Hard
cáichǎn(cai2chan3)cai chan T2
  1. 1property
  2. 2assets
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March 24, 2026

财产(財產)cáichǎn(cai2chan3)

财产 (cái chǎn) refers to property or assets that are owned by individuals or entities. This term is commonly used in legal and financial contexts to denote wealth or possessions that have value, including real estate and personal belongings.

Strokes13Frequency#2558DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 财产 is closely tied to family and inheritance, with a strong emphasis on maintaining family wealth across generations. Discussions about property often involve considerations of familial duty and respect.

Memory Tip

Think of '财' (cái) as a treasure chest filled with money and valuables, while '产' (chǎn) can be imagined as a farm producing wealth. Together, they create the image of a treasure that generates wealth—your property.

Meanings of 财产

cáichǎn(cai2chan3)
1property
2assets
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About 财产

财产Simplified
財產Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2558Frequency Rank
笔Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2BCT✓CEFRB1

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Quick Contrast

资产 (zīchǎn) refers specifically to assets, often in a financial context, whereas 财产 (cáichǎn) encompasses a broader range of property including personal belongings.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 财产, as it can sound overly formal in casual conversations. Common collocations include '个人财产' (personal property) and '不动产' (real estate). Watch out for the tone; mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other terms.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 财产 connects well with related vocabulary such as 资产 (assets) and 财富 (wealth). Students should focus on understanding its usage in legal and financial discussions, as well as practicing sentences that incorporate this term.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 财产 with 资产, mistakenly using them interchangeably. For instance, saying '我有很多资产' (wǒ yǒu hěn duō zīchǎn) when they mean 'I have a lot of property' is incorrect; use 财产 instead.

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Component Characters

财cáimoney
7 strokes贝
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产chǎnto give birth
HSK 56 strokes亠
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How to say property in Chinese

“property” in Chinese is财产cáichǎn

财产 (cái chǎn) refers to property or assets that are owned by individuals or entities. This term is commonly used in legal and financial contexts to denote wealth or possessions that have value, including real estate and personal belongings.

When to use 财产

Be mindful of the context in which you use 财产, as it can sound overly formal in casual conversations. Common collocations include '个人财产' (personal property) and '不动产' (real estate). Watch out for the tone; mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other terms.

财产 or something close to it

资产 (zīchǎn) refers specifically to assets, often in a financial context, whereas 财产 (cáichǎn) encompasses a broader range of property including personal belongings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 财产 with 资产, mistakenly using them interchangeably. For instance, saying '我有很多资产' (wǒ yǒu hěn duō zīchǎn) when they mean 'I have a lot of property' is incorrect; use 财产 instead.

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Grammar Patterns of 财产

财产 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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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一想到他们可能会在她死后得到她的____，她就心绪不安。

The thought of them getting her possessions when she dies agitates her.

Example Sentences for 财产 (10)

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一想到他们可能会在她死后得到她的财产，她就心绪不安。

yī xiǎng dào tā mén kě néng huì zài tā sǐ hòu dé dào tā de cái chǎn， ， tā jiù xīn xù bù。

The thought of them getting her possessions when she dies agitates her.
2
他说那幅画是他最珍爱的财产。

tā shuō nà fú huà shì tā zuì zhēn ài de cái chǎn。

He described the picture as his most cherished possession.
3
他的雄心太大，结果损失了自己大部分的财产。

tā de xióng xīn tài dà， ， jié guǒ sǔn shī le zì jǐ dà bù fēn de cái。

He overreached himself and lost much of his fortune.
4
农夫死后财产为儿子们所分.

nóng fū sǐ hòu cái chǎn wéi ér zǐ mén suǒ fēn.

The farmer's property was apportioned among his sons after his death.
5
安东尼奥丧失了全部财产,这对他是极大的不幸.

ān dōng ní ào sāng shī le quán bù cái chǎn, , zhè duì tā shì jí dà de bù.

The loss of all his fortune was a great trial to Antonio.
6
年租权不包括土地本身的财产权.

nián zū quán bù bāo kuò tǔ dì běn shēn de cái chǎn quán.

The annualrent right did not carry the property in the lands themselves.
7
他的其他一些不多的财产大部分都早已被变卖还了欠租.

tā de qí tā yī xiē bù duō de cái chǎn dà bù fēn dū zǎo yǐ bèi biàn mài huán le qiàn zū.

Most of his other few possessions had long since been sold to pay arrears of rent.
8
你们也可以这样做, 只消你们的肚子吃得饱, 你们的财产安全无恙.

nǐ mén yě kě yǐ zhè yàng zuò, , zhī xiāo nǐ mén de dù zǐ chī dé, bǎo , nǐ mén de cái chǎn ān quán.

You could do it, too, if your belly was fed, if your property was safe.
9
骗子们骗了他的财产.

piàn zǐ mén piàn le tā de cái chǎn.

The cheats jobbed him out of his property.
10
那个笨老头很快就把他的财产丢光了.

nà gè bèn lǎo tóu hěn kuài jiù bǎ tā de cái chǎn diū guāng le.

The stupid old man soon lost all his possessions.

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You can say '他的财产很丰富' (Tā de cáichǎn hěn fēngfù) which means 'His property is very rich/valuable.'

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