coi4 ging1財經财经
Jyutpingcoi4 ging1
Yalechòih gīng
Definition
Finance and economics; investment, economy, and related financial fields.
neutralmoneywork
How it's used
This term is primarily used in professional or news contexts rather than casual conversation. It functions as a broad umbrella term covering everything from stock market updates to macroeconomic analysis. When discussing personal money management or household budgeting, other terms like 理財 are much more appropriate.
Examples
He really likes watching financial news.
Do you have any research or knowledge about finance?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 財經 to describe personal savings or individual financial planning, as it sounds overly formal and detached, like you are reporting on the global economy rather than your own wallet.
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Grammar guides
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