基金 jījīn fund
How to remember 基金: 基 foundation + 金 gold = fund.
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How it is used
- A fund - a pool of money for a purpose: 教育基金 (jiàoyù jījīn) education fund, 对冲基金 (duìchōng jījīn) hedge fund, 基金会 (jījīnhuì) foundation.
- Distinguish from 资金 (zījīn), general operating capital/funds; 基金 is an earmarked, often named pool you invest in or draw from.
- Finance, charity, and investment contexts.