How to Say “Cash” in Mandarin

现金
xiànjīn

Cash

Loop it until it sticks →or hear it in a slower voice, tone by tone

Character by character

  • 现xiànto appear
  • 金jīnJurchen Jin dynasty

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Common questions

How do you say "Cash" in Mandarin?
"Cash" in Mandarin is 现金, pronounced xiànjīn (fourth tone, first tone).
What does 现金 mean literally?
现金 breaks down as 现 (to appear) + 金 (Jurchen Jin dynasty).
What tones does 现金 use?
现金 is pronounced xiànjīn: fourth tone, first tone.