B1 noun Neutral

资源

/t͡sɨ˥ ɥɛn˧˥/

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.

Examples

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1

互联网是一个巨大的信息资源。

The internet is a huge information resource.

2

该地区缺乏水资源。

The region lacks water resources.

3

公司需要合理配置人力资源。

The company needs to allocate human resources rationally.

Word Family

Noun
资源
Adjective
资源丰富的
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Memory Tip

资 (wealth/capital) + 源 (source/spring) = the spring of wealth.

Quick Quiz

节约用水就是保护___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 资源

Examples

1

互联网是一个巨大的信息资源。

everyday

The internet is a huge information resource.

2

该地区缺乏水资源。

academic

The region lacks water resources.

3

公司需要合理配置人力资源。

business

The company needs to allocate human resources rationally.

4

学习一门外语需要投入大量的时间和资源。

formal

Learning a foreign language requires a significant investment of time and resources.

5

我正在寻找免费的学习资源。

informal

I am looking for free learning resources.

Word Family

Noun
资源
Adjective
资源丰富的

Common Collocations

自然资源 natural resources
人力资源 human resources
教育资源 educational resources
开发资源 to develop resources
浪费资源 to waste resources

Common Phrases

资源共享

resource sharing

资源匮乏

scarcity of resources

再生资源

renewable resources

Often Confused With

资源 vs 来源

来源 is the 'source' or origin; 资源 is the 'resource' or assets.

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS topics related to environment, business, and education.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse '能源' (energy sources) with '资源' (general resources).

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Memory Tip

资 (wealth/capital) + 源 (source/spring) = the spring of wealth.

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Word Origin

'资' means property or money, '源' means source of a river.

Grammar Patterns

丰富的资源 利用资源

Quick Quiz

节约用水就是保护___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 资源

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