Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
财务(財務)cáiwù(cai2wu4)
财务 (cái wù) refers to financial affairs or the management of financial resources within an organization or individual context. It encompasses aspects such as budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, and is commonly used in business and governmental contexts when discussing monetary matters.
Frequency#5450DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, strong financial management is often linked to success and stability in business and personal life. The concept of 财务 is integral to understanding how organizations operate within the competitive Chinese market.
Memory Tip
Think of 财 (cái) as a 'pile of money' and 务 (wù) as 'work' or 'affairs.' Imagine a person working diligently to manage their pile of money, ensuring all financial affairs are in order, which helps you remember both the pronunciation and the meaning.
Meanings of 财务
cáiwù(cai2wu4)
1financial affairs
Exercise 1 of 2
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 财务
财务Simplified
財務Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#5450Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
Podcast: 财务
Podcast: 财务
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 财务
Quick Contrast
会计 (kuàijì) refers specifically to accounting, focusing on the recording and reporting of financial transactions, while 财务 (cáiwù) encompasses a broader range of financial management activities.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 财 (cái) as a 'pile of money' and 务 (wù) as 'work' or 'affairs.' Imagine a person working diligently to manage their pile of money, ensuring all financial affairs are in order, which helps you remember both the pronunciation and the meaning.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 财务 with 财产 (cái chǎn), which means 'property' or 'assets.' 财务 is more formal and is often used in business settings, while 财产 can be used in everyday conversation. Additionally, ensure you pronounce the tones correctly: second tone for 财 and fourth tone for 务.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 财务 connects with other advanced business and finance vocabulary such as 预算 (yù suàn, budget) and 会计 (kuài jì, accounting). Focus on understanding its usage in various financial contexts and practice using it in sentences related to business discussions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, strong financial management is often linked to success and stability in business and personal life. The concept of 财务 is integral to understanding how organizations operate within the competitive Chinese market.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 财务 with 财政 (cái zhèng), which refers to public finance or fiscal matters. Remember, 财务 is more about personal or organizational financial management, while 财政 is more about government finance.
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 财务
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 财务 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 财务 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Grammar Patterns of 财务
财务 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
有关____丑闻的谣言接连不断地冒出来。
Rumours of financial scandals have come bubbling back to the surface.
Example Sentences for 财务 (6)
Listen to all sentences once to receive XP
1
有关财务丑闻的谣言接连不断地冒出来。
yǒu guān cái wù chǒu wén de yáo yán jiē lián bù duàn dì mào chū lái。
Rumours of financial scandals have come bubbling back to the surface.
2
我们翻阅了公司过去5年来的财务报表。
wǒ mén fān yuè le gōng sī guò qù5 5 nián lái de cái wù bào。
We perused the company's financial statements for the past five years.
Companies should be made to reveal more about their financial position.
6
他因企图窜改公司财务记录而被逮捕.
tā yīn qǐ tú cuàn gǎi gōng sī cái wù jì lù ér bèi dài bǔ.
He was arrested for trying to manipulate the company's financial records.
Cultural Notes for 财务
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, strong financial management is often linked to success and stability in business and personal life. The concept of 财务 is integral to understanding how organizations operate within the competitive Chinese market.
Frequently Asked Questions about 财务
财务 specifically refers to financial affairs or management, while 经济 (jīng jì) refers to the broader concept of economics.
While it can be used in casual contexts, it is primarily a formal term associated with business and finance.
You can say: '我们的财务状况良好' (Our financial status is good).
