Chinese word

租金

Pronunciation

Pinyinzū jīn

Meaning

  • nounrent

Example

这个月的租金已经交了。zhè ge yuè de zū jīn yǐ jīng jiāo le

This month's rent has already been paid.

Illustration for 租金 (rent)

More examples

由于市场供需变化，租金持续上涨。yóu yú shì chǎng gōng xū biàn huà zū jīn chí xù shàng zhǎng

Because of changes in market supply and demand, rent keeps rising.

Core concept

The price of using property that remains under its owner's control.

Common phrases

  • 缴纳租金jiǎo nà zū jīn

    pay the rent

  • 租金上涨zū jīn shàng zhǎng

    rent increases

  • 平均租金píng jūn zū jīn

    average rent

Similar words

房租fáng zū: The amount paid to live in a rented home, usually each month.
租赁费zū lìn fèi: A fee paid under a rental contract to use property, land, or equipment.

Definition in Chinese

因借用房屋、土地、器物等而向出借方支付的、按期限计算的金钱报酬。yīn jiè yòng fáng wū tǔ dì qì wù děng ér xiàng chū jiè fāng zhī fù de àn qī xiàn jì suàn de jīn qián bào chóu

Word origin

租 (zū, "rent") + 金 (jīn, "money") forms a compound for money paid to use something borrowed for a set period.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often connect rent only with homes, while this Chinese noun also fits payments for land, equipment, or other rented property.

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