• In the Hokkien dialect, the term “重本” means “a large amount of capital”.
• In Singapore, the word “本” refers to “cost”. The term “重本” is mostly used to describe financial activities. For example, a large investment can be considered “砸重本”. Betting large amounts while gambling would be described as “下重本”.

Start-ups and small and medium enterprises have reported that when they seek business opportunities with larger firms, they often face rejection. Even when the collaboration proceeds smoothly, the smaller companies often face high costs and spend a lot of time just to coordinate and work with the larger organisations. (Lianhe Zaobao, 11/3/2024)