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March 24, 2026
资源(資源)zīyuán(Zi1yuan2)
资源 (zīyuán) refers to resources, which can include natural resources like water and minerals, as well as human resources or tourism. It is commonly used in discussions about economics, environment, and sustainability, indicating the availability of something valuable that can be used for productivity or development.
Frequency#4047DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 资源 is closely tied to discussions about sustainable development, especially in regions rich in minerals and tourist attractions, reflecting the balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
Memory Tip
Think of 资 (zī) as 'money' or 'assets' and 源 (yuán) as 'source' or 'origin.' Imagine a river (源) flowing with gold coins (资), symbolizing the flow of valuable resources. This imagery helps connect the pronunciation with its meaning.
Meanings of 资源
zīyuán(Zi1yuan2)
1Ziyuan county in Guilin 桂林[Guì lín], Guangxi
2natural resource (such as water or minerals)
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About 资源
资源Simplified
資源Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4047Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 资源
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人力资源 (rénlì zīyuán) vs 物质资源 (wùzhì zīyuán) — use 资源 when referring generally to resources, while 人力资源 specifically denotes human resources, and 物质资源 refers to material resources.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 资 (zī) as 'money' or 'assets' and 源 (yuán) as 'source' or 'origin.' Imagine a river (源) flowing with gold coins (资), symbolizing the flow of valuable resources. This imagery helps connect the pronunciation with its meaning.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 资源 with similar terms for specific types of resources, like 人力资源 (rénlì zīyuán) for 'human resources.' The term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in business or environmental discussions.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 资源 connects well with other vocabulary related to economics, environment, and social studies, such as 经济 (jīngjì - economy) and 环境 (huánjìng - environment). Students should focus on using it in context to discuss various types of resources.
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 资源 is closely tied to discussions about sustainable development, especially in regions rich in minerals and tourist attractions, reflecting the balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 资源 with 资产 (zīchǎn - assets), leading to incorrect phrases like 资产管理 instead of 资源管理 for 'resource management.' Always remember that 资源 encompasses both natural and human resources.
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Grammar Patterns of 资源
资源 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 4 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.
Their health-care system suffers from queues, shortages and ropey equipment.
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化石燃料（如煤和石油）属于有限资源。
huà shí rán liào（ （ rú méi hé shí） yóu ） shǔ yú yǒu xiàn。
The fossil fuels (coal and oil) are finite resources.
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水正成为日益珍贵的资源。
shuǐ zhèng chéng wéi rì yì zhēn guì de zī yuán。
Water is becoming an increasingly precious resource.
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他们明白他们正处于一场零和博弈中，双方必须针锋相对，争夺那少得可怜的资源。
tā mén míng bái tā mén zhèng chǔ yú yī cháng líng hé bó yì zhōng， ， shuāng fāng bì xū zhēn fēng xiāng， duì ， zhēng duó nà shǎo dé kě lián de。
They believe they're playing a zero-sum game, where both must compete for the same paltry resources.
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资源保护是目前备受关注的问题——不管它指的是对古建筑的保护，还是对环境的保护。
zī yuán bǎo hù shì mù qián bèi shòu guān zhù de wèn tí—— —— bù guǎn tā zhǐ de shì duì gǔ jiàn zhù de bǎo， hù ， huán shì duì huán jìng de。
Conservation is an issue which gets a lot of attention these days — whether it means preserving old buildings, or protecting the environment.
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壳牌石油公司签订了一份开采阿尔汉格尔附近的石油和天然气资源的合同。
ké pái shí yóu gōng sī qiān dìng le yī fèn kāi cǎi ā ěr hàn gé ěr fù jìn de shí yóu hé tiān rán qì zī yuán de hé tóng。
Shell signed a contract to develop oil and gas reserves near Archangel.
Cultural Notes for 资源
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the concept of 资源 is closely tied to discussions about sustainable development, especially in regions rich in minerals and tourist attractions, reflecting the balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
Frequently Asked Questions about 资源
Common collocations include 自然资源 (zìrán zīyuán - natural resources), 人力资源 (rénlì zīyuán - human resources), and 文化资源 (wénhuà zīyuán - cultural resources).
Yes, 资源 is often used in formal contexts, such as academic papers, business reports, and government documents.
Yes, 资源 can also refer to intangible resources like knowledge or skills, especially in discussions about human resources.
