Definition
零钱 (líng qián) means small change — coins or low-value bills you carry for small purchases or get back as change. 零花钱 (líng huā qián) specifically refers to pocket money or allowance that children receive regularly, not everyday loose change.
noun
small changeloose change (coins or small bills)
Examples
- 零钱。Wǒ xūyào yìxiē líng qián zuò gōngjiāochē.I need some small change to take the bus.
- 零钱？Zhè jiā shāngdiàn kěyǐ zhǎo líng qián ma?Can this store give change?
- 零钱。Māma gěi wǒ de líng qián shì mǎi shuǐguǒ yòng de.The pocket money my mom gave me is for buying fruit.
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