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    Expressing 'to invest' with 投资 (tóuzī)

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    Structure

    投资 + Amount + 用于 + Purpose

    Explanation

    The verb 投资 (tóuzī) means "to invest," referring to the act of putting money, time, or resources into something with the expectation of a return. It can also function as a noun meaning "investment." It is commonly used in financial and business contexts.

    Examples

    • 她决定投资一家咖啡店,自己当老板。

      Tā juédìng tóuzī yī jiā kāfēi diàn, zìjǐ dāng lǎobǎn.

      She decided to invest in a coffee shop and be her own boss.

    • 很多年轻人开始学习怎么投资理财。

      Hěn duō niánqīng rén kāishǐ xuéxí zěnme tóuzī lǐcái.

      Many young people are starting to learn how to invest and manage their finances.

    • 这家公司获得了一笔很大的投资,准备扩大规模。

      Zhè jiā gōngsī huòdéle yī bǐ hěn dà de tóuzī, zhǔnbèi kuòdà guīmó.

      This company received a large investment and is preparing to expand its scale.

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