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赤字 (deficit) vs 亏损 (loss) — use 赤字 when specifically discussing a financial deficit related to budget or revenue, while 亏损 can refer to any type of loss, not limited to financial contexts.
Learners often confuse 赤字 with 盈余 (surplus), which has the opposite meaning. This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
As an HSK 6 word, 赤字 connects with financial vocabulary and concepts such as 盈余 (surplus) and 收入 (income). Focus on understanding how it fits into discussions about budgeting and financial health.
A common mistake is to use 赤字 when discussing profits; for example, saying '我们的公司有赤字' (Our company has a deficit) instead of '我们的公司有盈利' (Our company is profitable). Make sure to use the correct term based on the financial context.
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How to say (financial) deficit in Chinese
“(financial) deficit” in Chinese is赤字
赤字 refers to a financial deficit, indicating that expenses exceed revenues. It is commonly used in business and economic contexts to describe situations where a company, organization, or government is operating at a loss.
When to use 赤字
Learners often confuse 赤字 with 盈余 (surplus), which has the opposite meaning. This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
赤字 or something close to it
赤字 (deficit) vs 亏损 (loss) — use 赤字 when specifically discussing a financial deficit related to budget or revenue, while 亏损 can refer to any type of loss, not limited to financial contexts.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is to use 赤字 when discussing profits; for example, saying '我们的公司有赤字' (Our company has a deficit) instead of '我们的公司有盈利' (Our company is profitable). Make sure to use the correct term based on the financial context.
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Grammar Patterns of 赤字
赤字 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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贸易____是经济快速发展带来的负面产物。
The trade deficit is the flip side of a rapidly expanding economy.
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赤字 refers to a deficit where expenses exceed income, whereas 盈余 denotes a surplus where income exceeds expenses.
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