zung1 zi1中資中资
Jyutpingzung1 zi1
Yalejūng jī
Definition
Chinese-funded or backed by Chinese capital.
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How it's used
Used primarily in business and political contexts to describe entities backed by mainland Chinese capital. It carries a specific nuance regarding the origin of funding rather than just the location of the office. It is frequently used in news reports and professional discussions to distinguish these firms from local or foreign-owned businesses.
Examples
This company is Chinese-capitalised.
Is the company you work for Chinese-capitalised?
Related words
Common phrases
Chinese-capitalised institution
Chinese-capitalised bank
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 國企, which specifically refers to state-owned enterprises. While many state-owned enterprises are 中資, the term 中資 is broader and includes private companies funded by mainland capital.
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Grammar guides
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