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March 24, 2026
金额(金額)jīn’é(jin1e2)
金额 refers to a specific amount of money or monetary value. It is commonly used in financial contexts, such as invoices, contracts, and banking, to denote the total sum owed or received.
Frequency#10387DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of money and financial transactions is often closely tied to social relationships (人情, rénqíng), where the amount discussed can reflect the strength of the connection between individuals.
Memory Tip
Think of 金 (jīn), meaning 'gold', representing value, and 额 (é), which resembles a mouth (口, kǒu) that speaks about money. Imagine someone proudly announcing the amount of gold they possess, helping you remember '金额' as the 'amount of gold' or money.
Meanings of 金额
jīn’é(jin1e2)
1sum of money
2monetary value
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About 金额
金额Simplified
金額Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
金额 (jīn'é) vs 价钱 (jiàqián): use 金额 for a specific monetary amount in formal contexts, while 价钱 is more casual and often refers to the price of goods.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 金 (jīn), meaning 'gold', representing value, and 额 (é), which resembles a mouth (口, kǒu) that speaks about money. Imagine someone proudly announcing the amount of gold they possess, helping you remember '金额' as the 'amount of gold' or money.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 金额 with similar terms like 钱 (qián), which is more general for 'money'. 金额 is typically used in formal contexts, so it’s best to use it in business or financial discussions.
HSK Study Tips
Although 金额 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it is useful for learners at HSK 4 and above, especially when dealing with financial vocabulary. Focus on its usage in sentences related to transactions or budgeting.
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of money and financial transactions is often closely tied to social relationships (人情, rénqíng), where the amount discussed can reflect the strength of the connection between individuals.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 金额 to refer to general concepts of money, such as saying '我需要金额' instead of '我需要钱' (I need money). Remember, 金额 is for specific sums.
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Cultural Notes for 金额
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In China, the concept of money and financial transactions is often closely tied to social relationships (人情, rénqíng), where the amount discussed can reflect the strength of the connection between individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions about 金额
You can say, '这个项目的金额是5000元', meaning 'The amount for this project is 5000 yuan.'
No, 金额 is more formal and is typically used in business or financial contexts rather than casual conversation.
Yes, but it's best used for specific amounts rather than vague references to money.
