Money is a universal tool for trade that reflects both individual purchasing power and broader economic value.
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- A medium of exchange for goods and services.
- Refers to both physical currency and abstract wealth.
- Essential for daily transactions and economic stability.
概述：金钱（Money）是现代社会交换商品和服务的基础。它不仅是购买力的象征，也代表了社会资源分配的一种方式。从经济学角度看，它是价值尺度、流通手段和储藏手段的统一体。
- 1使用模式：金钱通常作为名词使用。它可以与动词搭配，如“赚金钱”（虽然口语多用“赚钱”）、“花费金钱”、“积累金钱”。在正式语境中，人们更倾向于使用“资金”、“财富”或“货币”等词汇来表达更具体的经济含义。
Examples
金钱不能衡量一切。
everydayMoney cannot measure everything.
我们需要筹集更多的金钱来支持这个项目。
formalWe need to raise more funds for this project.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
金钱至上
Money-oriented/Materialistic
视金钱如粪土
To regard money as nothing/indifferent to wealth
Often Confused With
Wealth refers to a broader collection of assets, including property and investments, while money specifically refers to currency.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '金钱' in formal writing or when discussing abstract concepts. Use '钱' for daily conversational needs. '金钱' should never be used as a verb.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often try to use '金钱' as a verb like 'to money'. Remember that '赚钱' is the correct verb form for earning money.
Tips
Use 'Money' for general concepts
When discussing the concept of wealth in an essay, use '金钱' instead of just '钱' to sound more professional.
Avoid using it as a verb
Never use '金钱' as a verb. If you want to say 'to earn money', use the verb '赚钱' (zhuànqián) instead.
Cultural significance of money
In Chinese culture, money is often associated with luck and prosperity, especially during festivals where red envelopes (hongbao) are given.
Word Origin
The character '金' originally meant metal or gold, while '钱' referred to a specific type of agricultural tool that later became a unit of currency. Together they represent the evolution of value from metal to modern currency.
Cultural Context
In China, money is deeply tied to family responsibility. The phrase '金钱至上' (money is paramount) is often used to criticize materialistic attitudes.
Memory Tip
Think of '金' (gold) and '钱' (coin) together. Gold and coins are the historical roots of money.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions“金钱”一词更为正式，常用于书面语或讨论抽象概念时。而“钱”是日常生活中最常用的口语表达，几乎适用于所有场合。
这是一个哲学观点，强调虽然金钱能购买物质，但无法买到健康、时间或真挚的情感。它提醒人们在追求财富时，不应忽略生活的其他重要价值。
你可以说“他认为金钱买不到真正的快乐”。或者在正式场合说“该项目需要大量的金钱投入”。
Test Yourself
虽然他有很多___，但他并不快乐。
在表达个人财富或经济状况时，金钱是最自然的用法。
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Summary
Money is a universal tool for trade that reflects both individual purchasing power and broader economic value.
- A medium of exchange for goods and services.
- Refers to both physical currency and abstract wealth.
- Essential for daily transactions and economic stability.
Use 'Money' for general concepts
When discussing the concept of wealth in an essay, use '金钱' instead of just '钱' to sound more professional.
Avoid using it as a verb
Never use '金钱' as a verb. If you want to say 'to earn money', use the verb '赚钱' (zhuànqián) instead.
Cultural significance of money
In Chinese culture, money is often associated with luck and prosperity, especially during festivals where red envelopes (hongbao) are given.
Examples
2 of 2金钱不能衡量一切。
Money cannot measure everything.
我们需要筹集更多的金钱来支持这个项目。
We need to raise more funds for this project.
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