English–Chinese
“interest rate” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlì lǜ
Example
我在比较不同银行的利率。wǒ zài bǐ jiào bù tóng yín háng de lì lǜ
I am comparing interest rates at different banks.
How to say “interest rate” in Chinese
“Interest rate” in Chinese is 利率 (lì lǜ).
Measures the gain or cost attached to a principal as a percentage over a stated period.
Example sentences with 利率
央行决定上调利率来抑制通货膨胀。yāng háng jué dìng shàng tiáo lì lǜ lái yì zhì tōng huò péng zhàng
The central bank decided to raise interest rates to curb inflation.
Tips for using 利率
- A percentage is incomplete without its time basis, since a yearly figure and a monthly figure cover different periods and cannot be compared directly.