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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
合资hézījoint ventureHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #41237, Very Hard
hézī(he2zi1)he zi T2
  1. 1joint venture
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March 24, 2026

合资(合資)hézī(he2zi1)

合资 (hé zī) refers to a joint venture where two or more parties collaborate to invest in a business project. This term is commonly used in business contexts, particularly in discussions about foreign investment in China or partnerships between companies. It emphasizes cooperation and shared financial responsibility among the entities involved.

Strokes16Frequency#41237DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The concept of 合资 is significant in modern Chinese economic development, particularly since the reform and opening-up policy in the late 20th century, which encouraged foreign investment through joint ventures. This reflects China's approach to integrating with global markets while maintaining some control.

Memory Tip

Think of 合 (hé) as 'to combine' and 资 (zī) as 'resources.' Imagine two friends pooling their money together to start a business, symbolizing the merging of resources in a 合资. The pronunciation 'he2 zi1' can be remembered by imagining a 'hearty size' of investment.

Meanings of 合资

hézī(he2zi1)
1joint venture
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About 合资

合资Simplified
合資Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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合营 (héyíng) - use 合资 (hézī) when emphasizing the financial investment aspect, while 合营 (héyíng) focuses more on the operational collaboration.

Usage Notes

When using 合资, remember it typically refers to formal business arrangements rather than casual partnerships. A common mistake is to confuse 合资 with 合作 (hé zuò), which means 'cooperation' without the financial investment aspect. Ensure you're using the correct term for the context.

HSK Study Tips

合资 is not currently included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it is relevant for learners interested in business Chinese. Focus on related vocabulary like 投资 (tóu zī, investment) and 合作 to understand the broader business context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 合资 by using it interchangeably with 合作. For example, saying '我们合作一个项目' (wǒmen hézuò yīgè xiàngmù, 'We are cooperating on a project') instead of '我们合资一个项目' (wǒmen hézī yīgè xiàngmù) when referring to a financially invested partnership. Ensure you are clear on the financial implications.

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Component Characters

合gě100 ml
HSK 56 strokes口
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资zīresources
HSK 510 strokes贝
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How to say joint venture in Chinese

“joint venture” in Chinese is合资hézī

合资 (hé zī) refers to a joint venture where two or more parties collaborate to invest in a business project. This term is commonly used in business contexts, particularly in discussions about foreign investment in China or partnerships between companies. It emphasizes cooperation and shared financial responsibility among the entities involved.

When to use 合资

When using 合资, remember it typically refers to formal business arrangements rather than casual partnerships. A common mistake is to confuse 合资 with 合作 (hé zuò), which means 'cooperation' without the financial investment aspect. Ensure you're using the correct term for the context.

合资 or something close to it

合营 (héyíng) - use 合资 (hézī) when emphasizing the financial investment aspect, while 合营 (héyíng) focuses more on the operational collaboration.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 合资 by using it interchangeably with 合作. For example, saying '我们合作一个项目' (wǒmen hézuò yīgè xiàngmù, 'We are cooperating on a project') instead of '我们合资一个项目' (wǒmen hézī yīgè xiàngmù) when referring to a financially invested partnership. Ensure you are clear on the financial implications.

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合资 refers specifically to a joint venture involving financial investment, while 合作 is a broader term for cooperation that does not necessarily involve monetary stakes.

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