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March 24, 2026
财政(財政)cáizhèng(cai2zheng4)
财政 (cái zhèng) refers to public finances or financial management, often concerning government budgets and expenditures. It is commonly used in discussions about economic policies, government funding, and public financial management. Understanding this term is crucial for engaging with topics related to economics and governance in China.
Frequency#6259DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
财政 plays a significant role in China's economic planning and development strategies, reflecting the government's approach to managing resources in a rapidly growing economy. This term is often encountered in news articles and discussions about fiscal policies in China.
Memory Tip
Think of 财 (cái) as 'wealth' and 政 (zhèng) as 'government', together symbolizing 'government wealth management'. Visualize a government building surrounded by piles of money to remember that this term relates to how a government handles its finances.
Meanings of 财政
cáizhèng(cai2zheng4)
1finances (public)
2financial
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About 财政
财政Simplified
財政Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6259Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5BCT✓CEFRC2
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预算 (yùsuàn) refers specifically to a budget, whereas 财政 (cái zhèng) encompasses broader concepts of public finance and financial management.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 财 (cái) as 'wealth' and 政 (zhèng) as 'government', together symbolizing 'government wealth management'. Visualize a government building surrounded by piles of money to remember that this term relates to how a government handles its finances.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 财政 with 财务 (cái wù), which refers to personal or corporate finance. Use 财政 in formal contexts, especially in discussions involving governmental financial policies. Watch out for tonal errors, as mispronouncing either character can lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 财政 connects with other economic terms like 经济 (jīng jì, economy) and 预算 (yù suàn, budget). Focus on how these terms interact within the context of economic discussions, particularly in formal settings.
Cultural Note
财政 plays a significant role in China's economic planning and development strategies, reflecting the government's approach to managing resources in a rapidly growing economy. This term is often encountered in news articles and discussions about fiscal policies in China.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 财政 with 财务, mistakenly using 财政 in personal finance contexts. For example, saying '我在做个人财政管理' (I am managing personal finances) should be corrected to '我在做个人财务管理'.
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Grammar Patterns of 财政
财政 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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与会的发言人中有____部长尼古拉斯·布莱迪。
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Example Sentences for 财政 (14)
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与会的发言人中有财政部长尼古拉斯·布莱迪。
yǔ huì de fā yán rén zhōng yǒu cái zhèng bù cháng ní gǔ lā sī· · bù lái。
Among the speakers at the gathering was Treasury Secretary Nicholas Brady.
The government decided to adjust its fiscal policy to stimulate economic growth.
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专家表示，当前的财政赤字可能对未来的经济发展产生负面影响。
Zhuānjiā biǎoshì, dāngqián de cáizhèng chìzì kěnéng duì wèilái de jīngjì fāzhǎn chǎnshēng fùmiàn yǐngxiǎng.
Experts say that the current fiscal deficit might negatively affect future economic development.
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通过合理的财政管理，政府成功地减少了国家债务。
Tōngguò hélǐ de cáizhèng guǎnlǐ, zhèngfǔ chénggōng de jiǎnshǎo le guójiā zhàiwù.
Through sound fiscal management, the government successfully reduced national debt.
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财政年度结束时，政府公布了今年的预算执行情况。
Cáizhèng niándù jiéshù shí, zhèngfǔ gōngbù le jīnnián de yùsuàn zhíxíng qíngkuàng.
At the end of the fiscal year, the government announced the budget execution for the year.
Cultural Notes for 财政
🏮Cultural insight
财政 plays a significant role in China's economic planning and development strategies, reflecting the government's approach to managing resources in a rapidly growing economy. This term is often encountered in news articles and discussions about fiscal policies in China.
Frequently Asked Questions about 财政
财政 refers to public finance managed by the government, while 财务 pertains to personal or corporate finance.
财政 is often used in formal discussions about government budgets, economic policies, and public financial management.
Try creating sentences that involve discussions about government spending or economic policies, such as '政府的财政政策影响了经济增长' (The government's financial policies have impacted economic growth).
