Funds specifically set aside for a particular project, organization, or activity.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Funds allocated for specific projects or organizational operations.
- Commonly used in academic, governmental, and corporate settings.
- Implies a planned budget rather than casual spending.
概览：经费（jīngfèi）是一个名词，指为了达到特定目的而支出的金钱。它不仅指代钱财本身，更强调这笔钱是专门用于某项任务或维持运作的，具有明确的目的性和计划性。
- 1用法模式：经费通常与动词搭配，如“申请经费”、“拨付经费”、“筹集经费”或“节省经费”。在句子中，它常作为主语或宾语出现。例如，“科研经费不足”是一个非常典型的用法，表达了资金缺乏导致研究受阻的情况。
Examples
这次活动的经费已经用完了。
everydayThe funds for this event have been used up.
政府决定增加对教育事业的经费投入。
formalThe government decided to increase funding for education.
我们正在筹集下个月的活动经费。
informalWe are raising funds for next month's activity.
该实验室的年度经费由国家自然科学基金提供。
academicThe annual funding for the lab is provided by the National Natural Science Foundation.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
经费紧张
Tight budget
科研经费
Research funding
活动经费
Activity funds
Often Confused With
Funds in a general economic or capital sense. It is broader than '经费' and includes business capital.
Expenses or costs. It is much more general and can refer to small, individual payments like taxi fares.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The term '经费' is predominantly used in professional, academic, or organizational contexts. It carries a sense of accountability and formal budgeting. Avoid using it for casual, personal financial discussions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '经费' to refer to personal money, which sounds unnatural. Another mistake is using it as a verb, but it is strictly a noun. Ensure it is paired with appropriate verbs like '申请' or '使用'.
Tips
Use with specific verbs
Always pair '经费' with verbs like '申请' (apply for) or '拨付' (allocate) to sound natural. This highlights the administrative nature of the funds.
Avoid for personal spending
Do not use '经费' for your daily personal shopping or food expenses. It sounds too formal and bureaucratic for private life.
Institutional importance in China
In Chinese institutions, '经费' is a highly sensitive topic involving strict budgeting and auditing. Using the word correctly shows you understand organizational hierarchy.
Word Origin
Derived from '经' (manage/administer) and '费' (expense). Historically refers to the official funds managed for state or institutional affairs.
Cultural Context
In China, '经费' is a central concept in university and government administration. The allocation of '经费' is often a rigorous process involving proposals and audits, reflecting the value placed on fiscal responsibility.
Memory Tip
Think of '经' as 'management' and '费' as 'cost'. Together, it is the 'managed cost' for a project.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“资金”是一个更广泛的经济概念，指一切用于生产或经营的货币。而“经费”特指为了完成某项任务或维持机构运转而拨付的专项资金。
不建议这样使用。经费通常用于组织、项目或正式活动，个人生活支出通常用“开销”或“费用”。
常见的搭配有“申请”（申请经费）、“拨付”（拨付经费）、“使用”（使用经费）和“筹集”（筹集经费）。
在正式场合，通常会通过“申请追加经费”或“缩减开支”来解决经费不足的问题。
Test Yourself
为了完成这项研究，我们需要向学校申请更多的科研___。
科研项目通常使用“经费”来指代专项资金。
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Summary
Funds specifically set aside for a particular project, organization, or activity.
- Funds allocated for specific projects or organizational operations.
- Commonly used in academic, governmental, and corporate settings.
- Implies a planned budget rather than casual spending.
Use with specific verbs
Always pair '经费' with verbs like '申请' (apply for) or '拨付' (allocate) to sound natural. This highlights the administrative nature of the funds.
Avoid for personal spending
Do not use '经费' for your daily personal shopping or food expenses. It sounds too formal and bureaucratic for private life.
Institutional importance in China
In Chinese institutions, '经费' is a highly sensitive topic involving strict budgeting and auditing. Using the word correctly shows you understand organizational hierarchy.
Examples
4 of 4这次活动的经费已经用完了。
The funds for this event have been used up.
政府决定增加对教育事业的经费投入。
The government decided to increase funding for education.
我们正在筹集下个月的活动经费。
We are raising funds for next month's activity.
该实验室的年度经费由国家自然科学基金提供。
The annual funding for the lab is provided by the National Natural Science Foundation.
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