粵

本bun2錢cin4

simp本钱
bun2 cin4běn qián

English

  1. capital
  2. (noun) Cost
  3. (fig.) asset; advantage; the means (to do sth)
  4. capital
  5. what is capitalised on; something used to one's advantage

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 開始一盤生意所需嘅資金
  2. 可以憑借嘅嘢,例如係優點、優勢等等

Examples

  • 年輕就是本錢。

    Youth is an asset.

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  • 我冇本錢做生意。

    I have no capital to start a business. ----

  • 佢高挑嘅身材係佢最大嘅本錢。

    Her tall and slender figure is her best asset.

Sources: cc-canto, cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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