经费

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Understanding 经费 (jīng fèi)

经费 refers to the funds or financial resources allocated for a specific project, activity, or organization. It is commonly used in formal contexts such as business, education, government, and research.

Usage and Context

Speakers use 经费 when discussing budgets, funding approvals, or financial management related to projects or institutions. It often appears in phrases like “项目经费” (project funds) or “经费预算” (budget allocation).

Common Collocations

  • 经费批准 (funding approval): used when funds are officially authorized.
  • 经费来源 (source of funds): indicates where the money comes from.
  • 经费管理 (fund management): refers to how funds are controlled and used.

Register and Tone

经费 is a formal term, suitable for professional or academic settings. It is not typically used in casual conversation about personal money.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 经费 with 费用 (fèiyòng), which refers more broadly to expenses or costs, including personal or incidental spending. 经费 specifically implies allocated funds for organized activities or projects.

Example Sentences

The funding for this project has already been approved.

The school's funds mainly come from government subsidies.

We need to allocate funds reasonably to avoid waste.