押金

yā jīn

CL 笔 bǐ 份 fèn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. deposit
2. down payment

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

• 定金 dìng jīn 定金 dìng jīn down payment 定金 is a down payment to secure a deal, while 押金 is a security deposit refundable upon return of an item.: down payment
• 保证金 bǎo zhèng jīn 保证金 bǎo zhèng jīn earnest money 保证金 is a formal guarantee deposit, often used in legal or business contexts.: earnest money

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 押金 (refundable deposit for items) with 定金 (non-refundable deposit to reserve something).

Example Sentences

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入住前需支付 押金 。

You need to pay a deposit before check-in.

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Child Words of 押金

• 押 押 yā: to mortgage
• 金 金 jīn: chemical element Au