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预算 (yùsuàn) vs 计划 (jìhuà) — use 预算 when specifically referring to financial planning, while 计划 is broader, encompassing any kind of planning.
Be careful not to confuse 预算 with the word for 'estimate' (估算, gu1 suan4), which has a slightly different context. 预算 is typically used in formal contexts, such as company reports or government spending plans. Common collocations include: '编制预算' (bian1 zhi4 yu4 suan4 - prepare a budget) and '控制预算' (kong4 zhi4 yu4 suan4 - control the budget).
As a level 6 HSK word, 预算 connects well with other business-related terms such as 成本 (cheng2 ben3 - cost) and 收入 (shou1 ru4 - income). Students should focus on its application in formal writing and speaking contexts.
Learners often mistakenly use 预算 as a verb, saying '我预算这个' (I budget this), which is incorrect. Instead, use it as a noun: '我的预算是...' (My budget is...).
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How to say budget in Chinese
“budget” in Chinese is预算
预算 (yu4 suan4) refers to a financial plan that outlines expected income and expenditures over a specific period. It is commonly used in both personal finance and business contexts to manage resources effectively and ensure that spending does not exceed income.
When to use 预算
Be careful not to confuse 预算 with the word for 'estimate' (估算, gu1 suan4), which has a slightly different context. 预算 is typically used in formal contexts, such as company reports or government spending plans. Common collocations include: '编制预算' (bian1 zhi4 yu4 suan4 - prepare a budget) and '控制预算' (kong4 zhi4 yu4 suan4 - control the budget).
预算 or something close to it
预算 (yùsuàn) vs 计划 (jìhuà) — use 预算 when specifically referring to financial planning, while 计划 is broader, encompassing any kind of planning.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 预算 as a verb, saying '我预算这个' (I budget this), which is incorrect. Instead, use it as a noun: '我的预算是...' (My budget is...).
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Grammar Patterns of 预算
预算 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. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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预算 refers to a formal budget, while 估算 is more about estimating costs without a detailed plan.
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