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    Using 现金 (xiànjīn) to express "cash"

    Manner & Method
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    现金 + Noun / Verb + 现金

    Explanation

    The noun 现金 (xiànjīn) means "cash" and refers to physical money as opposed to electronic or credit-based payment. It is used in both everyday and formal contexts, such as 现金支付 (pay in cash) or 提供现金援助 (provide cash assistance). It functions as a noun modifier or object in a sentence.

    Examples

    • 对不起，我们这里只收现金，不能刷卡。

      duìbùqǐ, wǒmen zhèlǐ zhǐ shōu xiànjīn, bù néng shuā kǎ.

      Sorry, we only accept cash here; we can't take cards.

    • 出门最好带点现金，有些小店不支持手机支付。

      chūmén zuìhǎo dài diǎn xiànjīn, yǒuxiē xiǎo diàn bù zhīchí shǒujī zhīfù.

      It's best to bring some cash when you go out; some small shops don't support mobile payment.

    • 他把所有现金都存进了银行。

      tā bǎ suǒyǒu xiànjīn dōu cún jìn le yínháng.

      He deposited all his cash into the bank.

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