‘捐资’ is a verb meaning ‘to donate funds’ or ‘to contribute money,’ typically for charitable, public, or institutional purposes. The first character 捐 (juān) means ‘to donate’ or ‘to give up voluntarily,’ while 资 (zī) means ‘funds,’ ‘capital,’ or ‘resources.’ Together, they form a formal, written compound emphasizing monetary contribution—often used in official announcements, news reports, or nonprofit contexts. It carries a respectful, socially commendable connotation and implies intentionality and social responsibility.

This term is rarely used in casual daily speech; instead, it appears in contexts like education funding, disaster relief, hospital construction, or cultural preservation. It frequently follows subjects such as organizations, enterprises, or wealthy individuals, and often co-occurs with phrases like ‘用于…’ (used for…) or ‘支持…’ (to support…). While grammatically transitive, it’s common to omit the direct object when context is clear, especially in headlines or formal summaries.