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    Expressing 'interest rate' with 利率 (lìlǜ)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    The noun 利率 (lìlǜ) means 'interest rate.' It refers to the percentage charged on a loan or earned on savings or investments. It is a key term in economics and finance, commonly found in phrases like 联邦基金利率 (federal funds rate) and 提高利率 (raise interest rates).

    Examples

    • 银行又调整了贷款利率。

      Yínháng yòu tiáozhěng le dàikuǎn lìlǜ.

      The bank has adjusted the loan interest rate again.

    • 现在的存款利率太低了，不划算。

      Xiànzài de cúnkuǎn lìlǜ tài dī le, bù huásuàn.

      The current deposit interest rate is too low; it's not worth it.

    • 利率的变化会直接影响房价。

      Lìlǜ de biànhuà huì zhíjiē yǐngxiǎng fángjià.

      Changes in interest rates will directly affect housing prices.

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