预算

预算 (yù suàn) means 'budget' in English, referring to a plan for how money will be spent or earned over a specific period. It is commonly used in financial contexts, such as personal finance, business planning, or government spending.

The character 预 (yù) originally meant 'preliminary' or 'forecast,' while 算 (suàn) means 'to calculate' or 'account.' Together, they form the concept of a planned financial account or forecast.

预算 is widely used in daily life, especially in discussions about financial planning, project management, and economic policy. In China, it is also frequently seen in official reports and media when discussing government spending or corporate finances.