筹措

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Meaning and Usage

"筹措" (chóucuò) specifically refers to the act of arranging or raising funds or resources, often for a particular project or urgent need. It is commonly used in formal or business contexts where financial or material support must be secured.

Common Collocations

  • 筹措资金: to raise funds, the most frequent collocation, used in business, charity, or government contexts.
  • 筹措物资: to gather or procure supplies, often for emergencies or projects.

Usage Notes

When using "筹措," the focus is on the active effort to gather or arrange resources, implying some difficulty or planning involved. It is more formal than simply "准备" (prepare) or "获得" (obtain). Avoid confusing it with "筹备," which emphasizes preparation rather than resource gathering.

Register and Tone

"筹措" is formal and often appears in written language, official reports, or news. It is less common in casual conversation unless discussing serious financial or logistical matters.

Example Sentences

The company is raising funds to support the development of a new project.

To gather disaster relief supplies, the government accelerated the

They raised enough funds to launch this environmental protection plan.