資 (zī) - Resources, capital, funds & to provide, to supply

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zī ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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資 · zī

Resources, capital, funds;

to provide, to supply;

qualifications, endowment;

to support financially.

Resources, capital, fundsto provide, to supplyqualifications, endowment

Usage highlights

CapitalResourcesQualificationsFinancial supportNatural endowmentInformation

Synonyms

  • 财— wealth, money
  • 本— capital, principal
  • 源— source, origin

Antonyms

  • 贫— poor, impoverished
  • 穷— destitute, poor

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The company has abundant capital (资本).
  • He is a qualified teacher (有资质的教师).
  • This fund supports education (资助教育).
  • She has natural talent for music (有音乐天资).

Collocations

  • Capital(资本)
  • Resources(资源)
  • Qualifications(资格)
  • Financial support(资助)
  • Natural endowment(天资)
  • Information(资料)

Idioms

  • To rely on one's seniority(资深望重)
  • Natural talent and intelligence(天资聪颖)
  • To provide aid and support(资助扶持)
  • Rich in resources(资源丰富)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, '资' represents both material wealth and innate qualities, reflecting the Confucian ideal of cultivating both internal virtues and external resources.
  • The character appears in many business and educational contexts, emphasizing the importance of both financial capital and human capital.
  • In naming, it conveys aspirations for prosperity, capability, and well-rounded development.

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