English–Chinese
“secret savings” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsī fáng qián
Example
我把私房钱放在钱包里，不告诉别人。wǒ bǎ sī fáng qián fàng zài qián bāo lǐ bú gào sù bié rén
I put my secret savings in my wallet and don't tell anyone.
How to say “secret savings” in Chinese
“Secret savings” in Chinese is 私房钱 (sī fáng qián).
A small personal reserve kept out of shared view for spending on one's own needs.
Example sentences with 私房钱
他因经济困难不得不动用私房钱。tā yīn jīng jì kùn nán bù dé bú dòng yòng sī fáng qián
Due to financial difficulties, he had to draw on his secret savings.
Tips for using 私房钱
- In conversation, this word can describe an ordinary private cash reserve and does not by itself suggest illegal money or serious deception.