押金 (yā jīn) — deposit (refundable security deposit for renting or leasing)
Definition
押金 is a refundable security deposit paid when renting or leasing (a room, car, equipment) — you get it back later. Unlike 定金 (a non-refundable down payment that commits a purchase), 押金 is returned if conditions are met.
noun
deposit (refundable security deposit for renting or leasing)
Examples
- 押金。Nǐ zū chē yě yào fù yā jīn.You also have to pay a deposit when renting a car.
- ，押金。Tuì fáng yǐ hòu, yā jīn huì huán gěi nǐ.After checking out, the deposit will be returned to you.
- 押金。yā jīn Shì liǎng qiān kuài qián.The deposit is two thousand yuan.
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