No. 4,527 in Chinese
本钱
Capital; resources; assets; cost.
In a sentence
我有足够的本钱来投资这家公司。
I have enough capital to invest in this company.
In this sentence, '本钱' is used in the context of business or investment, referring to monetary or equity capital necessary for economic activities.
健康是我最大的本钱。
Health is my greatest asset.
Here, '本钱' is metaphorically used to indicate a fundamental advantage or resource that provides personal or professional benefits.
他认为自己的经验就是他成功的本钱。
He considers his experience as the main asset for his success.
In this instance, '本钱' represents an intangible resource or capability, such as experience or skill, essential for achieving goals.
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