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债务 (zhàiwù) refers to the overall obligation or liability that a borrower has, while 债券 (zhàiquàn) specifically refers to the financial instrument representing that debt.
When using 债券, ensure you are in a financial context, as it is not commonly used in casual conversations. Be careful with tone; the first syllable (zhài) must be pronounced with a falling tone, while the second (quàn) has a falling tone as well. A common collocation is '国债券' (guó zhài quàn) meaning 'government bonds.'
As an HSK 6 vocabulary word, 债券 connects to other financial terms such as 股票 (gǔ piào) meaning 'stocks' and 利息 (lì xī) meaning 'interest.' Students should focus on understanding its role in financial markets and practice using it in investment-related discussions.
Learners often confuse 债券 with 贷款 (dài kuǎn), which means 'loan.' For example, saying '我买了贷款' (wǒ mǎi le dài kuǎn) instead of '我买了债券' (wǒ mǎi le zhài quàn) can lead to misunderstandings about the type of financial instrument being discussed.
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How to say bond in Chinese
“bond” in Chinese is债券
债券 (zhài quàn) refers to a financial instrument that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental. Commonly used in investment contexts, it serves as a way for entities to raise capital while providing investors with a fixed return over time.
When to use 债券
When using 债券, ensure you are in a financial context, as it is not commonly used in casual conversations. Be careful with tone; the first syllable (zhài) must be pronounced with a falling tone, while the second (quàn) has a falling tone as well. A common collocation is '国债券' (guó zhài quàn) meaning 'government bonds.'
债券 or something close to it
债务 (zhàiwù) refers to the overall obligation or liability that a borrower has, while 债券 (zhàiquàn) specifically refers to the financial instrument representing that debt.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 债券 with 贷款 (dài kuǎn), which means 'loan.' For example, saying '我买了贷款' (wǒ mǎi le dài kuǎn) instead of '我买了债券' (wǒ mǎi le zhài quàn) can lead to misunderstandings about the type of financial instrument being discussed.
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Grammar Patterns of 债券
债券 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 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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股票和____能给人带来不菲的额外收入。
Shares and bonds can bring one quite a considerable additional income.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 债券
债券 (bonds) are loans made to entities that pay interest, while 股票 (stocks) represent ownership in a company and may pay dividends.
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