可以寄存行李吗？
kěyǐ jìcún xíngli ma?
Can I leave my luggage?
How to say "deposit required" in Chinese
需要押金。
xūyào yājīn
Deposit required
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
需要 (xūyào) means 'need', and 押金 (yājīn) means 'deposit' or 'security deposit'. The phrase literally means 'need deposit'.
Variations and politeness
需要押金吗？
xūyào yājīn ma?
Is a deposit required? — Question form, used to ask if a deposit is needed.
押金是必需的
yājīn shì bìxū de
A deposit is required. — More formal statement, often used in written notices.
Mini dialogue
A
请问，入住需要押金吗？
qǐngwèn, rùzhù xūyào yājīn ma?
Excuse me, is a deposit required for check-in?
B
是的，需要押金。
shì de, xūyào yājīn.
Yes, a deposit is required.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When you want to state that a deposit is needed, e.g., at a hotel front desk.
- When you are informing someone about a required deposit in a rental situation.
- When you need to confirm the deposit policy, such as before booking accommodation.
Avoid when
- When you want to ask if a deposit is required; use the question form 需要押金吗？ instead.
- When you are talking about a deposit you have already paid; this phrase states the requirement, not the action.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'deposit required' in Chinese?
You say 需要押金 (xūyào yājīn). It literally means 'need deposit' and is used to state that a deposit is necessary.
How do you pronounce 需要押金?
It is pronounced xūyào yājīn. The tones are: xū (1st tone), yào (4th tone), yā (1st tone), jīn (1st tone).
When do you use 需要押金?
Use it when you need to state that a deposit is required, commonly in hotels, rental agreements, or when borrowing equipment.
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