🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

财团

Pronunciation / Transliteration: cáituán

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Consortium/kənˈsɔːr.tɪ.əm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这个财团致力于可持续发展项目。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An association of two or more individuals or organizations formed for a specific purpose, often for business or research.

    "The consortium of universities collaborated on the research project to enhance educational resources."
  2. 2

    A cooperative arrangement among groups or entities to achieve a common goal.

    "The consortium aimed to develop sustainable energy solutions through shared expertise."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'consortium' originates from the Latin word 'consortium', meaning 'partnership' or 'association'. It evolved in the late 19th century to refer specifically to a group formed for a common purpose, particularly in business and legal contexts.

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