No. 8,090 in Chinese
capital
The Chinese word for "capital" (首都, shǒudū) means the city where a country's government is located.
In a sentence
北京市是中国的首都。
Beijing is the capital of China.
首都 means 'capital city' in the context of government and administration.
学习中文是提升我知识资本的方法。
Learning Chinese is a way to enhance my knowledge capital.
知识资本 refers to an individual's skills or intellectual capacities metaphorically as 'capital'.
在投资中，资本的管理很重要。
In investments, capital management is crucial.
资本 refers to financial resources or assets used in business or investments.
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