增值

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Meaning and Usage

The term 增值 (zēngzhí) primarily refers to the increase in value or appreciation of an asset, product, or investment. It is commonly used in business, finance, and real estate contexts to describe how something gains additional worth over time or through improvement.

Common Collocations

  • 增值服务 (value-added services): services that increase the value of a product or offering.
  • 增值 (value-added tax): a tax on the added value of goods or services.
  • 资产增值 (asset appreciation): the increase in value of assets.

Usage Notes

When using 增值, speakers often imply a positive change in value that results from effort, innovation, or favorable conditions. It is a formal term frequently found in economic and commercial discussions. Avoid confusing 增值 with 增加, which means simply 'to increase' without the nuance of added value or worth.

Register and Tone

增值 is neutral and formal, suitable for written and spoken contexts related to business, finance, and economics. It is not typically used in casual conversation unless discussing financial topics.

Example Sentences

This company achieved product value-added through technological innovation.

The appreciation of real estate mainly depends on location and policies.

Investment appreciation is one of the important goals of financial