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利息 (lìxī) vs 费用 (fèiyòng) — use 利息 when specifically referring to interest, while 费用 refers to general expenses or costs.
Learners often confuse 利息 with similar terms like 利润 (lìrùn), which means profit. While 利息 specifically refers to interest, 利润 refers to the overall profit made from transactions. Be aware of the formal use of this term in financial discussions.
As an HSK Level 5 word, 利息 connects to terms related to finance and economics. Students should focus on its usage in sentences about loans and investments, and practice combining it with other financial vocabulary to enhance their understanding.
Learners often mix up 利息 with 贷款 (dàikuǎn), which means 'loan.' For instance, saying '我想要利息' (Wǒ xiǎng yào lìxī) instead of '我想要贷款' (Wǒ xiǎng yào dàikuǎn) can lead to confusion. It’s important to use each term in its proper context.
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How to say interest (on a loan) in Chinese
“interest (on a loan)” in Chinese is利息
利息 (lìxī) refers to the interest earned on savings or paid on loans. It is commonly used in financial contexts, particularly when discussing banking, investments, and loans. Understanding this term is essential for anyone dealing with money and financial transactions.
When to use 利息
Learners often confuse 利息 with similar terms like 利润 (lìrùn), which means profit. While 利息 specifically refers to interest, 利润 refers to the overall profit made from transactions. Be aware of the formal use of this term in financial discussions.
利息 or something close to it
利息 (lìxī) vs 费用 (fèiyòng) — use 利息 when specifically referring to interest, while 费用 refers to general expenses or costs.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 利息 with 贷款 (dàikuǎn), which means 'loan.' For instance, saying '我想要利息' (Wǒ xiǎng yào lìxī) instead of '我想要贷款' (Wǒ xiǎng yào dàikuǎn) can lead to confusion. It’s important to use each term in its proper context.
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Grammar patterns of 利息
利息 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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你要是愿意，每年可以仅支取____。
You can just take out the interest each year, if you choose.
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It is pronounced as lì xī, with the first syllable having a falling tone and the second syllable having a high, level tone.
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