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The museum had to close due to lack of finances.
How to pronounce 资金
How to pronounce
in Mandarin Chinese
zī资jīn金
funds; capital
HSK 5
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zīFirst tonejīnFirst tone
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Or a shortage of funds
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The company spends a large amount of money on advertising every month.
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ā First toneHigh and level
á Second toneRising
ǎ Third toneLow, then rising in isolation
à Fourth toneFalling
a Neutral toneShort and light
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