资本主义 — meaning in English: Capitalism

Definition

▶ 资本主义 zīběn zhǔyì

资本主义是指一种经济体系，在这种体系中，生产资料和资本主要由个人或企业拥有，并通过市场机制进行配置。

Capitalism is an economic system in which the means of production and capital are primarily owned by individuals or corporations and allocated through market mechanisms.

▶ 在资本主义国家，市场经济是主导的经济模式。

Zài zīběn zhǔyì guójiā, shìchǎng jīngjì shì zhǔdǎo de jīngjì móshì.

In capitalist countries, the market economy is the dominant economic model.

▶ 资本主义促进了创新和竞争。

Zīběn zhǔyì cùjìnle chuàngxīn hé jìngzhēng.

Capitalism promotes innovation and competition.

▶ 许多人认为资本主义导致了社会的不平等。

Xǔduō rén rènwéi zīběn zhǔyì dǎozhìle shèhuì de bù píngděng.

Many people believe that capitalism leads to social inequality.