定金

dìng jīn

CL 笔 bǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. down payment
2. advance payment

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

• 押金 yā jīn 押金 yā jīn deposit 定金 is an upfront partial payment; 押金 is a refundable deposit: deposit
• 首付 shǒu fù 首付 shǒu fù down payment 定金 is a deposit; 首付 is specifically a down payment on a large purchase like a house: down payment

Usage notes

Common mistakes

定金 is often confused with 订金 (dìng jīn, 'booking fee'); the former is legally binding, while the latter is usually refundable. Ensure correct character for legal contexts.

Example Sentences

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我们需要付一笔 定金 。

We need to pay a deposit.

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Child Words of 定金

• 定 定 dìng: to set
• 金 金 jīn: chemical element Au