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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
股份gǔfèna share (in a company)HSK 7, n, rank #8552, Hard
股份gǔfènstockHSK 7, n, rank #8552, Hard
gǔfèn(gu3fen4) T3
  1. 1a share (in a company)
  2. 2stock
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March 24, 2026
股份gǔfèn(gu3fen4)

股份 (gǔfèn) refers to a share or stock in a company, representing ownership in that company. It is commonly used in financial contexts, such as discussions about investments, stock markets, and corporate equity. Understanding this term is crucial for engaging in business conversations and financial literacy in Mandarin.

Frequency#8552DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the stock market plays a significant role in personal finance, with many individuals investing in 股份 to build wealth. The rise of technology companies has made understanding 股份 crucial for many young professionals navigating the modern economy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a '股' (gǔ) as a 'tree trunk' that supports the '份' (fèn) or 'portion' of a tree. Just like a trunk supports branches, a share supports ownership in a company, helping you visualize the connection between the components and their meaning. The sound 'gu3' can remind you of 'growing' wealth through shares.

Meanings of 股份

gǔfèn(gu3fen4)
1a share (in a company)
2stock
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About 股份

股份Simplified
Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#8552Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCTCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

股票 (gǔpiào) vs 股份 (gǔfèn): use 股票 when referring to the physical stock certificate or the trading aspect, while 股份 emphasizes the ownership stake in a company.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a '股' (gǔ) as a 'tree trunk' that supports the '份' (fèn) or 'portion' of a tree. Just like a trunk supports branches, a share supports ownership in a company, helping you visualize the connection between the components and their meaning. The sound 'gu3' can remind you of 'growing' wealth through shares.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include using 股份 interchangeably with other financial terms like 股票 (gǔpiào), which specifically means 'stocks.' It's important to recognize that 股份 can refer specifically to shares of ownership rather than just stock certificates. This term is more formal and typically used in business contexts.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 股份 connects with other financial vocabulary, such as 股票 (gǔpiào) and 证券 (zhèngquàn). Students should focus on contextual usage in finance-related conversations and reading materials to strengthen their understanding and application.

Cultural Note

In China, the stock market plays a significant role in personal finance, with many individuals investing in 股份 to build wealth. The rise of technology companies has made understanding 股份 crucial for many young professionals navigating the modern economy.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 股份 with 股东 (gǔdōng), which means 'shareholder.' For instance, saying '我成为股份' (I became a share) is incorrect; the correct term is '我成为股东' (I became a shareholder).

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Component Characters

share
HSK 78 strokes
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fènclassifier for gifts, newspaper, magazine, papers, reports, contracts etc
HSK 46 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 股份

股份 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.

Exercise 1 of 4

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史密斯先生有条件地同意购买这家俱乐部的____。

Mr Smith has conditionally agreed to buy a shareholding in the club.

Example Sentences for 股份 (10)

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史密斯先生有条件地同意购买这家俱乐部的股份。

shǐ mì sī xiān shēng yǒu tiáo jiàn dì tóng yì gòu mǎi zhè jiā jù lè bù de gǔ fèn。

Mr Smith has conditionally agreed to buy a shareholding in the club.
2
那样就会使奥林匹亚约克公司的股份上升到35%。

nà yàng jiù huì shǐ ào lín pǐ yà yuē kè gōng sī de gǔ fèn shàng shēng dào35%。

That would increase Olympia & York's holding to 35%.
3
这个许可证并不能让他以公开股份有限公司的名义从事贸易。

zhè gè xǔ kě zhèng bìng bù néng ràng tā yǐ gōng kāi gǔ fèn yǒu xiàn gōng sī de míng yì cóng shì mào yì。

This licence would not allow him to trade as a plc.
4
他花1,700万美元买下了他哥哥的全部股份。

tā huā1,700 1,700 wàn měi yuán mǎi xià le tā gē gē de quán bù gǔ。

He bought his brother out for $17 million.
5
该银行的股份资本有近1亿美元。

gāi yín háng de gǔ fèn zī běn yǒu jìn1 1 yì měi。

The bank has a share capital of almost 100 million dollars.
6
她的合伙人企图骗走她的股份.

tā de hé huǒ rén qǐ tú piàn zǒu tā de gǔ fèn.

Her partner tried to trick her out of her share.
7
当然, 如果许多投资人放弃购买该公司的股份, 那些铤而走险的人也许真的会赚更多的钱.

dāng rán, , rú guǒ xǔ duō tóu zī rén fàng qì gòu mǎi gāi gōng sī de gǔ, fèn , nà xiē tǐng ér zǒu xiǎn de rén yě xǔ zhēn de huì zhuàn gēng duō.

Indeed, if many investors abjure the listing , those who hold their noses and take the plunge might make even more money.
8
他把自己的股份卖了,只赚到了小小的一笔钱.

tā bǎ zì jǐ de gǔ fèn mài le, , zhī zhuàn dào le xiǎo xiǎo de yī bǐ.

He sold out his interest at a small profit.
9
该集团称其继续持有1,774,687股冯氏公司的股份。

gāi jí tuán chēng qí jì xù chí yǒu1,774,687 1,774,687 gǔ féng shì gōng sī de gǔ。

The group said it continues to hold 1,774,687 Vons shares.
10
通用汽车公司以大约4亿美元的价格购得了萨博汽车公司50%的股份。

tōng yòng qì chē gōng sī yǐ dà yuē4 4 yì měi yuán de jià gé gòu dé le sà bó qì chē gōng50% sī 50% de。

General Motors acquired a 50% stake in Saab for about $400m.

Cultural Notes for 股份

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the stock market plays a significant role in personal finance, with many individuals investing in 股份 to build wealth. The rise of technology companies has made understanding 股份 crucial for many young professionals navigating the modern economy.

Frequently Asked Questions about 股份

You can say, '我买了几百股公司的股份' (I purchased several hundred shares of the company's stock).