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纸币 (zhǐbì) - use 现金 (xiànjīn) for general cash, while 纸币 specifically refers to paper money.
Be careful not to confuse 现金 with other financial terms like 信用卡 (xìnyòngkǎ), which means credit card. 现金 is typically used in informal contexts, while formal settings may prefer 货币 (huòbì) for currency. Remember that in conversations, specifying 现金 can clarify that you are referring to physical cash versus digital transactions.
As an HSK Level 4 word, 现金 connects well with other financial-related vocabulary, such as 价格 (jiàgé, price) and 支付 (zhīfù, payment). Focus on using 现金 in practical scenarios, like discussing shopping or budgeting to reinforce its meaning.
Learners often confuse 现金 with 货币 (huòbì), which refers to currency in a broader sense. For example, saying '我需要货币' (I need cash) is incorrect; instead, use '我需要现金' (I need cash).
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How to say cash in Chinese
“cash” in Chinese is现金
现金 (xiànjīn) refers to physical cash currency that can be used for transactions. It is commonly used in daily life for purchases, especially in informal settings where electronic payments may not be accepted. The term emphasizes the immediacy and liquidity of money in physical form.
When to use 现金
Be careful not to confuse 现金 with other financial terms like 信用卡 (xìnyòngkǎ), which means credit card. 现金 is typically used in informal contexts, while formal settings may prefer 货币 (huòbì) for currency. Remember that in conversations, specifying 现金 can clarify that you are referring to physical cash versus digital transactions.
现金 or something close to it
纸币 (zhǐbì) - use 现金 (xiànjīn) for general cash, while 纸币 specifically refers to paper money.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 现金 with 货币 (huòbì), which refers to currency in a broader sense. For example, saying '我需要货币' (I need cash) is incorrect; instead, use '我需要现金' (I need cash).
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Grammar Patterns of 现金
现金 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这毕竟是一家____充裕的公司。
This, after all, is a company which is awash with cash.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 现金
现金 refers to physical cash, while 银行卡 (yínhángkǎ) means bank card, which is used for electronic transactions.
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