基金

ききん

fund, foundation

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

Understanding 基金 (jījīn)

The word 基金 refers to a sum of money collected for a specific purpose, often investment or charitable use. It is commonly used in financial contexts to mean 'fund,' such as investment funds or charitable funds.

Usage and Nuance

基金 is often paired with words indicating its purpose, like 基金 (environmental fund) or 教育基金 (education fund). It can refer to both the pool of money itself and the organizational structure managing it, such as 基金经理 (fund manager).

Common Collocations

Tips

When using 基金, be clear about the fund's purpose to avoid ambiguity. It is different from 资金 (zījīn), which more generally means 'capital' or 'funds' without specifying a managed fund. 基金 implies a formal, often organized pool of money.

This word is formal and frequently used in business, finance, and charity contexts.

Example Sentences

He invested in an environmental fund to support green energy projects.

This fund is mainly used to help poor students complete their studies.

The fund manager is responsible for managing the investment portfolio to