- 下本钱 xiàběnqián to investto invest capital, manpower, or resources into a project or venture
- 有本钱 yǒuběnqián to have capitalto have the money or financial resources required to start a business or enterprise
- 贴本钱 tiēběnqián to lose moneyto lose money in a business venture or to sell at a price below cost
- 身体是革命的本钱 shēntǐshìgémìngdeběnqián health is the most important assetliterally "the body is the revolution's capital", meaning that good health is a prerequisite for any work or achievement
