Meaning of 现金
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- cash
How to use 现金
现金 is the everyday word for cash, often used in contrast with card or mobile payment. In China many people pay with phones, so you often hear people ask whether cash is accepted. Example: 这里可以用现金吗？(Zhèlǐ kěyǐ yòng xiànjīn ma?) Can I use cash here?
现 (xiàn) means present or appearing, as in 现在 (xiànzài) now, and 金 (jīn) means gold or money. 现金 is money that is present right in your hand, ready to use now.
Common mistake: Learners sometimes write 见 (jiàn, to see) instead of 现 (xiàn). 现 has the 王 component on the left, so check that side when writing. Also keep the fourth tone on xiàn and the first tone on jīn.
现金 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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现 xiàn · to appear · 8 strokes
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金 jīn · gold · 8 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 现金.
| 现在 | xiànzài | now; at present; currently |
| 发现 | fāxiàn | to notice; to become aware of; to discover; to find; to detect |
| 出现 | chūxiàn | to appear; to arise; to emerge; to show up |
| 实现 | shíxiàn | to achieve; to implement; to realize; to bring about |
| 表现 | biǎoxiàn | to show; to show off |
| 现场 | xiànchǎng | the scene (of a crime, accident etc); (on) the spot |
| 现实 | xiànshí | reality; actuality; real; actual |
| 资金 | zījīn | funds; capital |
| 现代 | xiàndài | modern times; modern age |
| 现象 | xiànxiàng | phenomenon; appearance |
| 金牌 | jīnpái | gold medal |
| 体现 | tǐxiàn | to embody; to reflect |
Questions about 现金
What does 现金 mean?
现金 (xiànjīn) means "cash" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 现金?
现金 is made of 2 characters: 现 (8 strokes), 金 (8 strokes). That is 16 strokes in total.
Is 现金 an HSK word?
Yes. 现金 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 现金 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 现金 is written 現金.
What is the difference between 现金 and 钱?
钱 (qián) means money in general, including money in a bank account or on your phone. 现金 only means physical cash such as bills and coins.
How do I say pay in cash in Chinese?
You can say 付现金 (fù xiànjīn) or 用现金付 (yòng xiànjīn fù). For example, 我付现金 (wǒ fù xiànjīn) means I will pay in cash.