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March 24, 2026
股票gǔpiào(gu3piao4)
股票 (gǔpiào) refers to a share certificate representing ownership in a company. It is commonly used in financial contexts, particularly in discussions about investing, trading, and the stock market, where individuals buy and sell shares to gain profits or participate in a company's growth.
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Cultural Note
In China, the stock market has seen rapid growth and volatility, reflecting the country's economic reforms. 股票 is often discussed in the context of 'getting rich quickly,' which can influence both individual investment habits and broader economic trends.
Memory Tip
Think of '股' as a 'branch' of a tree and '票' like a 'ticket.' Together, imagine you have a ticket that allows you to own a branch of a tree, representing your share in a company’s growth. The pronunciation 'gu3 piao4' sounds like 'goo pee-ow,' which you can remember as 'go pee on your ticket' to keep your investment alive!
Meanings of 股票
gǔpiào(gu3piao4)
1share certificate
2stock (finance)
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About 股票
股票Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1
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基金 (jījīn) - use 股票 when referring specifically to shares of a company, while 基金 refers to a pooled investment fund.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of '股' as a 'branch' of a tree and '票' like a 'ticket.' Together, imagine you have a ticket that allows you to own a branch of a tree, representing your share in a company’s growth. The pronunciation 'gu3 piao4' sounds like 'goo pee-ow,' which you can remember as 'go pee on your ticket' to keep your investment alive!
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 股票, as mispronunciation can lead to confusion with other financial terms. It's often used in both formal and informal conversations about finance. Common collocations include '买股票' (buy stocks) and '卖股票' (sell stocks).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 股票 connects with other financial vocabulary, such as '投资' (tóuzī - investment) and '市场' (shìchǎng - market). Focus on practicing its use in finance-related dialogues and understanding its context in investment discussions.
Cultural Note
In China, the stock market has seen rapid growth and volatility, reflecting the country's economic reforms. 股票 is often discussed in the context of 'getting rich quickly,' which can influence both individual investment habits and broader economic trends.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 股票 with 票据 (piàojù - note or bill), which is incorrect. Remember that 股票 specifically refers to stocks or shares, while 票据 refers to monetary documents.
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Grammar Patterns of 股票
股票 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他们发行一定数量的可公开交易的____。
They issue a fixed number of shares that trade publicly.
Example Sentences for 股票 (10)
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他们发行一定数量的可公开交易的股票。
tā mén fā háng yī dìng shù liáng de kě gōng kāi jiāo yì de gǔ piào。
They issue a fixed number of shares that trade publicly.
2
股票经纪人降低了他们的利润预期之后，股价下跌了11便士至293便士。
gǔ piào jīng jì rén jiàng dī le tā mén de lì rùn yù qī zhī hòu， ， gǔ jià xià diē11 le 11 biàn293 shì zhì。
Shares slid 11p to 293p after brokers downgraded their profit estimates.
3
有那么几个月，股票价格一直非常地稳定。
yǒu nà mó jī gè yuè， ， gǔ piào jià gé yī zhí fēi cháng dì wěn。
For some months the share price remained fairly static.
He looks more like a stockbroker than a teen idol.
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股票价格和交易因人们对战争的忧虑而走低。
gǔ piào jià gé hé jiāo yì yīn rén mén duì zhàn zhēng de yōu lǜ ér zǒu dī。
Share prices and trading have been dulled by worries over the war.
Cultural Notes for 股票
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the stock market has seen rapid growth and volatility, reflecting the country's economic reforms. 股票 is often discussed in the context of 'getting rich quickly,' which can influence both individual investment habits and broader economic trends.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, stock ownership is often seen as a long-term investment strategy, whereas in China, there may be a stronger emphasis on short-term trading and speculation.
Frequently Asked Questions about 股票
股票 specifically refers to shares of a company, while 证券 is a broader term that includes all kinds of securities, such as bonds and stocks.
You can say, '我想买一些股票' (Wǒ xiǎng mǎi yīxiē gǔpiào) which means 'I want to buy some stocks.'
Yes, 股票 can be used in both formal discussions about investments and in everyday conversations about trading.
