English–Chinese
“pawn” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyā
Example
他把金表押在当铺里。tā bǎ jīn biǎo yā zài dàng pù lǐ
He pawns the gold watch at a pawnshop.
How to say “pawn” in Chinese
“Pawn” in Chinese is 押 (yā).
An item temporarily leaves its owner's hands as a promise of repayment and returns when the debt is settled.
Example sentences with 押
她把名牌包押在当铺，暂时缓解了经济压力。tā bǎ míng pái bāo yā zài dàng pù zàn shí huán jiě le jīng jì yā lì
She pawned her designer bag at a pawnshop, temporarily easing her financial pressure.
Tips for using 押
- English speakers often connect pawn with a pawnbroker, but 押 (yā, "pawn") also fits wider security arrangements, so the surrounding context matters when no shop or lender is mentioned.