English–Chinese
“allowance” in Chinese
How to say “allowance” in Chinese
“Allowance” in Chinese is 津贴 (jīn tiē).
Targeted financial help added alongside ordinary income for transport, housing, meals, or another defined need.
Example sentences with 津贴
退休人员可以领取生活津贴。tuì xiū rén yuán ké yǐ líng qǔ shēng huó jīn tiē
Retired people can receive a living allowance.
Tips for using 津贴
- For English speakers, allowance can mean a child's pocket money, but this Chinese word usually points to payment tied to a job, rule, or specific expense.
Other Chinese words for “allowance”
我每周给孩子一些零花钱。wǒ měi zhōu gěi hái zi yì xiē líng huā qián
I give my child an allowance every week.