成本
The amount of money that is needed to produce or buy something. It can also refer to the effort or loss required to achieve a goal.
Examples
3 of 5自己做饭可以节省很多生活成本。
Cooking for yourself can save a lot of living costs.
原材料价格上涨增加了我们的运营成本。
Rising raw material prices have increased our operating costs.
政府需要考虑该项目的环境成本。
The government needs to consider the environmental costs of the project.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '成' (complete/product) and '本' (basis/root). The 'basis' needed to 'complete' a product.
Quick Quiz
随着技术进步，太阳能电池板的___正在下降。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 成本
Examples
自己做饭可以节省很多生活成本。
everydayCooking for yourself can save a lot of living costs.
原材料价格上涨增加了我们的运营成本。
businessRising raw material prices have increased our operating costs.
政府需要考虑该项目的环境成本。
formalThe government needs to consider the environmental costs of the project.
机会成本是经济学中的一个核心概念。
academicOpportunity cost is a core concept in economics.
为了成功，他付出了巨大的时间成本。
informalIn order to succeed, he paid a huge cost in terms of time.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
成本控制
cost control
生活成本
cost of living
不计成本
at all costs
Often Confused With
Cost (成本) usually refers to monetary expense in business; Price/Cost (代价) is more often used for non-monetary sacrifices (e.g., the cost of war).
Usage Notes
Frequently used in IELTS Reading and Writing Task 2 for topics like technology, environment, and business.
Common Mistakes
Using '钱' (money) when '成本' (cost/expense) would be more formal and appropriate.
Memory Tip
Think of '成' (complete/product) and '本' (basis/root). The 'basis' needed to 'complete' a product.
Word Origin
From '成' (finish) and '本' (root/capital).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
随着技术进步，太阳能电池板的___正在下降。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 成本
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