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“cash” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiàn jīn

Example

可以用现金吗?ké yǐ yòng xiàn jīn ma

Can I use cash?

Illustration for 现金 (cash)

How to say “cash” in Chinese

“Cash” in Chinese is 现金 (xiàn jīn).

Currency that can be handed over immediately to settle a purchase.

Full entry for 现金: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 现金

出门时我习惯携带一点现金应急。chū mén shí wǒ xí guàn xié dài yì diǎn xiàn jīn yìng jí

When I leave home, I usually carry a little cash for emergencies.

Tips for using 现金

  • English cash can sometimes describe money held as a financial asset, but this Chinese noun points to the physical form used at the time of payment.

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