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    Expressing "a huge sum" with 巨额 (jù'é)

    Degree & Intensity
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    巨额 + 的 + Noun (monetary)

    Explanation

    巨额 (jù'é) means "a huge sum" or "enormous amount," specifically referring to large quantities of money or debt. It is composed of 巨 (huge) and 额 (amount). It frequently appears in financial and legal contexts to emphasize the scale of monetary figures.

    Examples

    • 那家公司因为逃税被罚了一笔巨额罚款。

      Nà jiā gōngsī yīnwèi táoshuì bèi fále yī bǐ jù'é fákuǎn.

      That company was fined a huge amount for tax evasion.

    • 他中了彩票，获得了一笔巨额奖金。

      Tā zhōngle cǎipiào, huòdéle yī bǐ jù'é jiǎngjīn.

      He won the lottery and received a huge bonus.

    • 这个项目需要巨额资金投入，风险很大。

      Zhège xiàngmù xūyào jù'é zījīn tóurù, fēngxiǎn hěn dà.

      This project requires a huge capital investment and carries great risk.

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