How to say "deposit required" in Chinese

需要押金。

xūyào yājīn

Deposit required

Grammar and structure

需要 (xūyào) means 'need', and 押金 (yājīn) means 'deposit' or 'security deposit'. The phrase literally means 'need deposit'.

When to use it

Use this phrase to ask about or state that a deposit is needed, often in hotels or rental situations. It's a common practical phrase. English speakers might say 'deposit needed' – in Chinese, the verb 'need' comes first.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Deposit required” in Chinese?

“Deposit required” in Chinese is 需要押金。 (xūyào yājīn).

How do you pronounce 需要押金。?

需要押金。 is pronounced xūyào yājīn.

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