经济
The state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money.
Examples
3 of 5最近经济不太景气。
The economy hasn't been doing well lately.
政府致力于保持经济稳定增长。
The government is committed to maintaining stable economic growth.
为了省钱，我们要经济一点。
To save money, we need to be more economical.
Word Family
Memory Tip
经 (to manage/pass through) + 济 (to help/relieve). Managing affairs to help the people.
Quick Quiz
全球____正在逐渐从疫情中恢复。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 经济
Examples
最近经济不太景气。
everydayThe economy hasn't been doing well lately.
政府致力于保持经济稳定增长。
formalThe government is committed to maintaining stable economic growth.
为了省钱，我们要经济一点。
informalTo save money, we need to be more economical.
宏观经济学研究国民经济的总体运行。
academicMacroeconomics studies the overall operation of the national economy.
全球经济的一体化带来了新的机遇。
businessThe integration of the global economy has brought new opportunities.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
经济基础
economic foundation
经济效益
economic benefit
勤俭节约
diligent and economical
Often Confused With
财政 (finance) refers more to government revenue/spending; 经济 is the broader economy.
Usage Notes
Can refer to the academic field, the state of the market, or being 'economical' (saving money).
Common Mistakes
Mixing up '经济' (economy) with '经历' (experience) due to similar Pinyin starts.
Memory Tip
经 (to manage/pass through) + 济 (to help/relieve). Managing affairs to help the people.
Word Origin
Shortened from '经世济民' (to manage worldly affairs and aid the people).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Economic development has been the primary focus of China's national policy for decades.
Quick Quiz
全球____正在逐渐从疫情中恢复。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 经济
Related Vocabulary
More economy words
促进
B1To help something develop or progress. A key word for IELTS Task 2 when discussing the benefits of certain policies.
前景
B1The possibility of future success or the general outlook for the future.
缩减
B1To reduce the size, amount, or scope of something, especially regarding budgets, costs, or personnel.
萎缩
B1To become smaller or weaker; often used to describe a declining economy, a shrinking market, or biological tissue.
通货膨胀
B1A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money over a period of time.
短缺
B1A state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts.
停滞
B1To stop making progress or developing. It describes a state where movement or growth has ceased.
奢侈
B1Luxurious or wasteful. It describes a lifestyle, product, or behavior that involves excessive spending beyond what is necessary.
免费
B1Free of charge; costing no money. Very common in IELTS Reading (advertisements) and Writing (describing benefits or services).
价格
B1The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
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