现钞 (xiàn chāo) — cash (as opposed to check or electronic payment)
Definition
现钞 specifically means physical paper money and coins, contrasted with checks, cards, or digital payments. Compared to the everyday word 现金, it sounds more formal and is common in banking contexts.
noun
cash (as opposed to check or electronic payment)
Examples
- 现钞？Qǐng wèn nǐ men shōu xiàn chāo ma?Excuse me, do you accept cash?
- 现钞，？Wǒ shēn shàng dài de xiàn chāo bú gòu, néng shuā kǎ ma?I don't have enough cash on me; can I pay by card?
- 现钞。Zài guó wài lǚ xíng zuì hǎo huàn chéng dāng dì xiàn chāo.When traveling abroad, it's best to exchange into local cash.
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