投资 (tóuzī) — to invest; investment

投资 (tóuzī)

投资 refers specifically to the act of committing money or capital to a project, business, or asset with the expectation of a financial return or benefit, and is the primary word for "investment" in economic and business contexts.

Meanings

1. [verb] to invest (money or capital into something)
2. [noun] investment; capital investment

Example Sentences

随着中国经济的持续增长，越来越多的外资企业选择在华投资兴业。 Suízhe Zhōngguó jīngjì de chíxù zēngzhǎng, yuè lái yuè duō de wài zī qǐyè xuǎnzé zài Huá tóuzī xīngyè. As China's economy continues to grow, more and more foreign companies are choosing to invest and start businesses in China.

理财专家建议，分散投资可以有效降低金融风险，避免把所有鸡蛋放在一个篮子里。 Lǐcái zhuānjiā jiànyì, fēnsàn tóuzī kěyǐ yǒuxiào jiàngdī jīnróng fēngxiǎn, bìmiǎn bǎ suǒyǒu jīdàn fàng zài yī gè lánzi lǐ. Financial experts advise that diversified investment can effectively reduce financial risks, avoiding putting all eggs in one basket.

政府宣布加大对清洁能源的投资，力争在二零三五年前实现碳达峰目标。 Zhèngfǔ xuānbù jiādà duì qīngjié néngyuán de tóuzī, lìzhēng zài èr líng sān wǔ nián qián shíxiàn tàn dá fēng mùbiāo. The government announced increased investment in clean energy, striving to achieve the carbon peak target before 2035.

这位创业者成功吸引了风险投资，获得了首轮融资一千万美元。 Zhè wèi chuàngyè zhě chénggōng xīyǐnle fēngxiǎn tóuzī, huòdéle shǒu lún róngjī yīqiān wàn měiyuán. This entrepreneur successfully attracted venture capital investment and secured ten million dollars in the first round of financing.

投资股市需要对市场有深入的了解，不能仅凭感觉或他人的建议盲目跟风。 Tóuzī gǔshì xūyào duì shìchǎng yǒu shēnrù de liǎojiě, bù néng jǐn píng gǎnjué huò tārén de jiànyì mánmù gēn fēng. Investing in the stock market requires a deep understanding of the market; one cannot blindly follow trends based merely on feelings or others' advice.

教育是最有价值的投资，无论从个人还是社会的角度来看，都会带来长远的回报。 Jiàoyù shì zuì yǒu jiàzhí de tóuzī, wúlùn cóng gèrén háishì shèhuì de jiǎodù lái kàn, dōu huì dài lái cháng yuǎn de huíbào. Education is the most valuable investment; whether viewed from an individual or societal perspective, it brings long-term returns.

Collocations

Usage Notes

投资 is specifically about financial or capital investment, whereas 投入 (input/investment of resources) can also refer to time, energy, and effort. 投资 is the standard term in finance, business news, and economic policy discussions.

Key related terms include 投资者 (investor), 投资回报率 (return on investment rate), 外商直接投资 (foreign direct investment, FDI), and 风险投资 (venture capital). The phrase 投资未来 (to invest in the future) is commonly used in a metaphorical sense.

Memory Hook

投 (to throw/put) + 资 (capital/funds) — 投资 is to throw your capital into something, hoping it will grow.