Chinese word

押金

Pronunciation

Pinyinyā jīn

Meaning

  • noundeposit

Example

入住时需要付押金。rù zhù shí xū yào fù yā jīn

You need to pay a deposit when you move in.

Illustration for 押金 (deposit)

More examples

物品损坏时会从押金中扣除维修费。wù pǐn sǔn huài shí huì cóng yā jīn zhōng kòu chú wéi xiū fèi

If an item is damaged, repair costs will be deducted from the deposit.

Core concept

A sum placed with the other party as a guarantee, kept until the required terms are fulfilled and then given back.

Common phrases

  • 收取押金shōu qǔ yā jīn

    collect a deposit

  • 退还押金tuì huán yā jīn

    return a deposit

Similar words

保证金bǎo zhèng jīn: Money entrusted to another party to ensure that a transaction or promise is carried out.
定金dìng jīn: Money paid in advance to show an intention to form a contract.
订金dìng jīn: Money paid ahead of time to reserve or order something, often deducted from the final price.

Definition in Chinese

为保证租赁、服务或合同义务而暂时交付给对方保管、满足条件后归还的款项。wèi bǎo zhèng zū lìn fú wù huò hé tóng yì wù ér zàn shí jiāo fù gěi duì fāng báo guǎn mǎn zú tiáo jiàn hòu guī huán de kuǎn xiàng

Word origin

The compound 押 (yā, "to hold as security") + 金 (jīn, "money") names money held as security, which explains its use for a refundable guarantee.

Usage tips

  • When discussing a room or service, questions about when and how 押金 (yājīn, "deposit") comes back help clarify the contract.

Other meanings

  • security depositnoun

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