零钱 (língqián) — how to say "change" in Chinese

零钱

Change, small money

Radicals / Keys

Rain

#173 · · 8 strokes

Gold

#167 · jīn · 8 strokes

Examples

坐公共汽车的时候,最好提前准备好零钱,这样上车会比较方便。

When taking the bus, it's best to prepare change in advance, so it will be more convenient when boarding.

我有零钱

I have change.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "change" in Chinese?

"change" in Chinese is 零钱 (língqián).

What does 零钱 mean in English?

零钱 (língqián) means "Change, small money".

How is 零钱 pronounced?

It is pronounced língqián (written as lingqian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "change" in Chinese characters?

It is written 零钱.

What HSK level is 零钱?

零钱 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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