No. 3,052 in Chinese
赤字
"赤字" means "deficit" in English, typically referring to a financial shortfall where expenses exceed income.
In a sentence
政府的财政赤字已连续几年增加。
The government's fiscal deficit has increased for several consecutive years.
Here, '赤字' refers to a financial deficit or shortfall in the context of government budgets.
我们公司今年的营业额不足以覆盖赤字。
Our company's revenue this year is insufficient to cover the deficit.
In this sentence, '赤字' is used to indicate a financial deficit in a business context.
如果不解决赤字问题，可能会影响经济稳定。
If the deficit issue is not addressed, it could potentially affect economic stability.
This usage of '赤字' highlights its impact on economic stability and importance of resolution.
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