资源

zī yuán

Ziyuan county in Guilin 林, Guangxi

HSK 5

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The word "资源" (zīyuán) primarily means "resources" or "assets". It refers to various types of valuable materials or capabilities that can be used to achieve goals, such as natural resources, human resources, or educational resources.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used in contexts related to economics, business, environment, and education. For example, "自然资源" means natural resources like water, minerals, and forests, while "资源" refers to human resources or workforce.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 自然资源 (natural resources): used when talking about environmental or raw materials.
  • 资源 (human resources): common in business and organizational contexts.
  • 教育资源 (educational resources): refers to materials and opportunities for learning.

Usage Tips

When using "资源", it often appears after a modifier specifying the type of resource. It is a neutral term and can be used in formal and informal contexts. Avoid confusing it with "资助" (funding/support) which focuses more on financial aid rather than general resources.

Example Sentences

这个国家拥有丰富的自然资源。

Zhège guójiā yǒngyǒu fēngfù de zìrán zīyuán.

This country has abundant natural resources.

公司需要合理分配人力资源。

Gōngsī xūyào hélǐ fēnpèi rénlì zīyuán.

The company needs to allocate human resources reasonably.

教育资源在不同地区分布不均。

Jiàoyù zīyuán zài bùtóng dìqū fēnbù bù jūn.

Educational resources are unevenly distributed in different regions.