本钱běn·qián 1.用来营利、生息、赌博等的钱财{capital; principal (used to gain or pursue profit, bear interest, gamble, etc.)}: 做买卖得有～。{Doing business requires capital.} 2.〈比喻fig.〉可以凭借的资历、能力、条件等{qualification, ability, condition, etc. that one can rely on; asset}: 强壮的身体是做好工作的～。{A robust build is his basic asset for doing well at his job.}