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    Referring to resources with 资源 (zīyuán)

    Description & Modification
    Existence & Possession

    Explanation

    The noun 资源 (zīyuán) means "resources," encompassing natural resources, human resources, and other assets. It combines 资 (wealth/capital) with 源 (source). It is widely used in environmental, economic, and technology contexts.

    Examples

    • 水是地球上最宝贵的自然资源之一。

      Shuǐ shì dìqiú shàng zuì bǎoguì de zìrán zīyuán zhī yī.

      Water is one of the most precious natural resources on Earth.

    • 我们应该合理利用网络资源来学习。

      Wǒmen yīnggāi hélǐ lìyòng wǎngluò zīyuán lái xuéxí.

      We should make good use of online resources for learning.

    • 这个地区的矿产资源非常丰富。

      Zhège dìqū de kuàngchǎn zīyuán fēicháng fēngfù.

      This region is very rich in mineral resources.

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