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预算 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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预算yùsuànbudgetHSK 7, v, rank #4316, Hard
yùsuàn(yu4suan4) T4
  1. 1budget
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March 24, 2026
预算(預算)yùsuàn(yu4suan4)

预算 (yu4 suan4) refers to a financial plan that outlines expected income and expenditures over a specific period. It is commonly used in both personal finance and business contexts to manage resources effectively and ensure that spending does not exceed income.

Frequency#4316DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, budgeting is often emphasized in family and business settings to maintain harmony and avoid financial disputes. The practice of careful budgeting reflects the value placed on saving and financial prudence.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'yu' (雨, rain) washing away your money if you don't plan your 'suan' (算, calculate) your budget wisely. Picture yourself calculating your expenses under an umbrella in the rain, keeping your finances dry and safe.

Meanings of 预算

yùsuàn(yu4suan4)
1budget
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About 预算

预算Simplified
預算Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4316Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

预算 (yùsuàn) vs 计划 (jìhuà) — use 预算 when specifically referring to financial planning, while 计划 is broader, encompassing any kind of planning.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'yu' (雨, rain) washing away your money if you don't plan your 'suan' (算, calculate) your budget wisely. Picture yourself calculating your expenses under an umbrella in the rain, keeping your finances dry and safe.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 预算 with the word for 'estimate' (估算, gu1 suan4), which has a slightly different context. 预算 is typically used in formal contexts, such as company reports or government spending plans. Common collocations include: '编制预算' (bian1 zhi4 yu4 suan4 - prepare a budget) and '控制预算' (kong4 zhi4 yu4 suan4 - control the budget).

HSK Study Tips

As a level 6 HSK word, 预算 connects well with other business-related terms such as 成本 (cheng2 ben3 - cost) and 收入 (shou1 ru4 - income). Students should focus on its application in formal writing and speaking contexts.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, budgeting is often emphasized in family and business settings to maintain harmony and avoid financial disputes. The practice of careful budgeting reflects the value placed on saving and financial prudence.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 预算 as a verb, saying '我预算这个' (I budget this), which is incorrect. Instead, use it as a noun: '我的预算是...' (My budget is...).

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Component Characters

预yùto advance
HSK 210 strokes页
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算suànto regard as
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Grammar Patterns of 预算

预算 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. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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众议院批准了一项最新____案。

The House of Representatives approved a new budget plan.

Example Sentences for 预算 (10)

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众议院批准了一项最新预算案。

zhòng yì yuàn pī zhǔn le yī xiàng zuì xīn yù suàn àn。

The House of Representatives approved a new budget plan.
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这一决定是预算案的战略支点。

zhè yī jué dìng shì yù suàn àn de zhàn lüè zhī diǎn。

The decision is the strategic fulcrum of the Budget.
3
他通过严格控制公共开支保持预算平衡。

tā tōng guò yán gé kòng zhì gōng gòng kāi zhī bǎo chí yù suàn píng héng。

He balanced his budgets by rigid control over public expenditure.
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上个月提议的变动在3月份的预算中已经有所预兆了。

shàng gè yuè tí yì de biàn dòng zài3 3 yuè fèn de yù suàn zhōng yǐ jīng yǒu suǒ yù zhào。

The change proposed last month was foreshadowed in the March Budget.
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我们的进度晚了两个月，而且已经超出了预算。

wǒ mén de jìn dù wǎn le liǎng gè yuè， ， ér qiě yǐ jīng chāo chū le yù。

We were two months behind schedule, and already over budget.
6
动物园在编制预算时预计今年游客会达85万。

dòng wù yuán zài biān zhì yù suàn shí yù jì jīn nián yóu kè huì dá85 85。

The zoo was budgeting for 850,000 visitors this year.
7
你能稍微奢侈一点吗？你的预算是否有上限？

nǐ néng shāo wēi shē chǐ yī diǎn ma？ ？ nǐ de yù suàn shì fǒu yǒu shàng？

Can you afford to splash out a little? Is your budget unlimited?
8
国防耗去40%的预算。

guó fáng hào qù40% 40% de yù。

Defence soaks up forty per cent of the budget.
9
乔丹承诺在不减少基本服务的前提下，缩减市政预算。

qiáo dān chéng nuò zài bù jiǎn shǎo jī běn fú wù de qián tí xià， ， suō jiǎn shì zhèng yù。

Jordan promised to trim the city budget without cutting essential services.
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1981年的预算促成了一场经济奇迹的出现。

1981 1981 nián de yù suàn cù chéng le yī cháng jīng jì qí jì de chū。

The 1981 budget was the springboard for an economic miracle.

Cultural Notes for 预算

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, budgeting is often emphasized in family and business settings to maintain harmony and avoid financial disputes. The practice of careful budgeting reflects the value placed on saving and financial prudence.

Frequently Asked Questions about 预算

预算 refers to a formal budget, while 估算 is more about estimating costs without a detailed plan.