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经费 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
经费jīngfèifundsHSK 7, vn, rank #9980, Hard
经费jīngfèiexpenditureHSK 7, vn, rank #9980, Hard
经费jīngfèi>笔[bǐ]HSK 7, vn, rank #9980, Hard
jīngfèi(jing1fei4) T1
  1. 1funds
  2. 2expenditure
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March 24, 2026
经费(經費)jīngfèi(jing1fei4)

经费 refers to funds or expenditures allocated for specific purposes, often used in the context of budgeting in organizations, schools, or projects. It denotes not just the amount of money available, but also emphasizes its intended use, such as for research, events, or operational costs.

Frequency#9980DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the allocation of 经费 is crucial in education and research, reflecting a society that values structured funding for development. The government often provides specific funding for various initiatives, highlighting the importance of financial planning.

Memory Tip

Imagine a financial 'engine' (经) running on 'money' (费). Picture an engine revving up with cash flowing through it, symbolizing how funds drive projects forward. The sound of the engine is like 'jing,' linking to the pronunciation.

Meanings of 经费

jīngfèi(jing1fei4)
1funds
2expenditure
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About 经费

经费Simplified
經費Traditional
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名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#9980Frequency Rank
笔Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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预算 (yùsuàn) - use 经费 when referring specifically to allocated funds for a purpose, while 预算 refers to the overall financial plan or estimate.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a financial 'engine' (经) running on 'money' (费). Picture an engine revving up with cash flowing through it, symbolizing how funds drive projects forward. The sound of the engine is like 'jing,' linking to the pronunciation.

Usage Notes

经费 is often used in formal contexts, especially in business or administrative settings. Common phrases include '申请经费' (apply for funds) and '经费预算' (budget for funds). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing either character can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 经费 connects to other financial terms like 预算 (budget) and 支出 (expenditure). Focus on understanding its application in professional contexts, as this will enhance your conversational skills in business settings.

Cultural Note

In China, the allocation of 经费 is crucial in education and research, reflecting a society that values structured funding for development. The government often provides specific funding for various initiatives, highlighting the importance of financial planning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 经费 with 费用, thinking they are interchangeable, but they are used in different contexts. For example, saying '我的经费是高' (My funds are high) is incorrect; it's better to say '我的经费预算很高' (My budget for funds is high).

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Component Characters

经Jīngclassics
HSK 78 strokes纟
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费fèito cost
HSK 49 strokes贝
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费

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Grammar Patterns of 经费

经费 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 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.

Exercise 1 of 4

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我的薪水大约是9,000英镑，还有一辆车和业务____可支配。

My salary was around £9,000 plus a car and expenses.

Example Sentences for 经费 (5)

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我的薪水大约是9,000英镑，还有一辆车和业务经费可支配。

wǒ de xīn shuǐ dà yuē shì9,000 9,000 yīng， bàng ， huán yǒu yī liàng chē hé yè wù jīng fèi kě。

My salary was around £9,000 plus a car and expenses.
2
据说为研究和技术方面提供的经费严重不足。

jù shuō wéi yán jiū hé jì shù fāng miàn tí gōng de jīng fèi yán zhòng bù zú。

Research and technology are said to be chronically underfunded.
3
外交部官员帮助解决运输和经费问题。

wài jiāo bù guān yuán bāng zhù jiě jué yùn shū hé jīng fèi wèn tí。

Foreign Office officials assisted with transport and finance problems.
4
我们已经拨出了一笔教育经费.

wǒ mén yǐ jīng bō chū le yī bǐ jiào yù jīng fèi.

We've allocated a sum of money to education.
5
“ 现在教育经费都被挪去充作军费用掉了.

“ “ xiàn zài jiào yù jīng fèi dū bèi nuó qù chōng zuò jūn fèi yòng diào.

" All the provincial educational funds are being used for military purposes.

Cultural Notes for 经费

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the allocation of 经费 is crucial in education and research, reflecting a society that values structured funding for development. The government often provides specific funding for various initiatives, highlighting the importance of financial planning.

Frequently Asked Questions about 经费

You can say '学校的经费需要增加' meaning 'The school's funds need to be increased.'