Definition
生发 is a formal verb used primarily in financial and economic contexts to describe capital growth — money generating profit or interest over time. It can also mean 'to multiply' or 'to develop' in a broader sense, but you'll most often see it in investment or banking settings with terms like 利息 (interest) or 资本 (capital).
v.
to generate profit or interest (on capital)to multiplyto develop (financial or business growth)
Examples
- 生发。Zhè bǐ cúnkuǎn měinián néng shēng fā bùshǎo lìxī.This deposit can generate considerable interest every year.
- 生发。Qǐyè tōngguò tóuzī ràng zīběn búduàn shēng fā.Companies let capital continuously multiply through investment.
- ，生发。Zài fùlì xiàoguǒ xià, běnjīn huì chíxù shēng fā.Under the effect of compound interest, the principal will continue to grow.
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