{"id":5222,"date":"2015-05-11T16:03:45","date_gmt":"2015-05-11T16:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/?p=5222"},"modified":"2024-05-15T10:06:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T10:06:35","slug":"investment-words-in-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/investment-words-in-chinese.html","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Investment and Trading Words in Chinese"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Not too long ago, you may have seen this photo of a man completely engrossed in the stock market floating around the internet. It\u2019s a spot-on representation of China\u2019s reaction to the stock market, which has taken the economy by storm and shows no signs of slowing down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"351\" height=\"483\" src=index-1702.html alt=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-5223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1.jpg 351w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1-218x300.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" src=index-1703.html alt=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-5224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gone are the days when real estate held the crown in the Chinese\u2019 market. Now, all eyes are on the stock market, drawing both seasoned investors and novices alike. Despite its reputation for being chaotic and unpredictable, there are moments that compel people to delve into it with unwavering commitment. With echoes of the 2007 bull market still lingering, a fresh bull market has emerged, sparking further excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if investment is not your cup of tea, understanding the dynamics of the stock market can prove to be valuable, especially when engaging in conversations with Chinese friends and colleagues who can&#8217;t help but share tales of their gains in this lucrative market. So, let&#8217;s set aside grammar and structure momentarily as we commence a crash course in the world of Chinese finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start, you need to know the key term &#8216;stock,&#8217; which in Chinese is \u80a1\u7968 (g\u01d4 pi\u00e0o). \u80a1 (g\u01d4) means &#8216;share,&#8217; and \u7968 (pi\u00e0o) means &#8216;ticket.&#8217; In the early days of the stock market, a share represented a paper contract, hence the use of &#8216;\u7968 (pi\u00e0o)&#8217;. A single stock is called \u4e00\u652f\u80a1\u7968 (y\u012b zh\u012b g\u01d4 pi\u00e0o), with \u652f (zh\u012b) as the <a href=index-1368.html>measure word<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>China has two stock exchanges: the Shanghai Stock Exchange, known as \u4e0a\u6d77\u8bc1\u5238\u4ea4\u6613\u6240 (sh\u00e0ng h\u01cei zh\u00e8ng qu\u00e0n ji\u0101o y\u00ec su\u01d2), and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, known as \u6df1\u5733\u8bc1\u5238\u4ea4\u6613\u6240 (sh\u0113n zh\u00e8n zh\u00e8ng qu\u00e0n ji\u0101o y\u00ec su\u01d2). The primary indices are the Shanghai Composite Index, \u4e0a\u8bc1\u7efc\u5408\u6307\u6570 (sh\u00e0ng zh\u00e8ng z\u014dng h\u00e9 zh\u01d0 sh\u00f9), and the Shenzhen Component Index, \u6df1\u8bc1\u6210\u5206\u6307\u6570 (sh\u0113n zh\u00e8ng ch\u00e9ng f\u00e8n zh\u01d0 sh\u00f9). Both exchanges operate from Monday to Friday, with trading hours from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and 1 pm to 3 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Chinese stock market, there are two types of shares: A-shares and B-shares. A-shares, or A-\u80a1(g\u01d4), are limited to internal investors, meaning you must have a Chinese passport to invest in them. On the other hand, B-shares, or B-\u80a1(g\u01d4), are open to all investors, regardless of nationality. If you&#8217;re keen on investing in A-shares but lack a Chinese passport, you can opt for QFII, which allows you to authorize a qualified overseas institution to invest on your behalf. Now, let&#8217;s explore some investment terms to boost your vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u6da8\u505c(zh\u01ceng t\u00edng) &#8211; Limit Up \/ \u8dcc\u505c(di\u0113 t\u00edng) &#8211; Limit Down: In the share market, there are limit-up and limit-down levels, both set at 10%. Even if a stock hits these limits, it can still be traded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u5f00\u76d8\u4ef7(k\u0101i p\u00e1n ji\u00e0) &#8211; The Opening Price \/ \u6536\u76d8\u4ef7(sh\u014du p\u00e1n ji\u00e0) &#8211; The Closing Price: These terms refer to the price of a stock at the beginning and end of a trading session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u6da8(zh\u01ceng) &#8211; Increase \/ \u8dcc(di\u0113) &#8211; Decrease: These indicate whether a stock&#8217;s value is rising or falling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u718a\u5e02(xi\u00f3ng sh\u00ec) &#8211; Bear Market \/ \u725b\u5e02(ni\u00fa sh\u00ec) &#8211; Bull Market: These terms describe overall market trends &#8211; a bear market indicates declining prices, while a bull market signifies rising prices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u957f\u7ebf(ch\u00e1ng xi\u00e0n) &#8211; Long Term \/ \u77ed\u7ebf(du\u01cen xi\u00e0n) &#8211; Short Term: These terms refer to different investment timeframes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4e0a\u5e02\u516c\u53f8(sh\u00e0ng sh\u00ec g\u014dng s\u012b) &#8211; Public Company: This term denotes a company whose shares are publicly traded on the stock exchange<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that most of these terms have counterparts in English, making translation straightforward. However, there are also unique phenomena in the Chinese stock market, such as color usage in stock charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=index-1704.html alt=\"3\" class=\"wp-image-5225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/3-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Chinese stock market, the color red, \u7ea2(h\u00f3ng), represents stock increases. While most countries use green, \u7eff(l\u01dc), for this purpose, China embraces its traditional lucky color. Interestingly, red typically symbolizes stock decreases in other countries. However, in China, this choice sparked some complaints due to cultural associations. The preference for red in the stock market reveals how much Chinese people favor this vibrant hue. Moreover, there&#8217;s a special phrase associated with red: \u5f00\u95e8\u7ea2(k\u0101i m\u00e9n h\u00f3ng), which translates to &#8216;the opening red.&#8217; This phrase is used to wish someone or something success right from the start, not only in the stock market but in all situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations! You&#8217;ve now acquired some essential phrases and vocabulary to navigate conversations about the Chinese stock market with ease. Whether you are a seasoned player in the stock market or someone who prefers to stay on the sidelines, I extend my heartfelt wishes for a \u5f00\u95e8\u7ea2(k\u0101i m\u00e9n h\u00f3ng) \u2013 a triumphant and prosperous beginning, not just in your financial ventures, but in all aspects of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Chinese stock market continues to captivate the nation and intrigue the world, remember that knowledge is power. Until we meet again, happy investing and may the doors of success swing wide open for you! 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