cyun4 fun2 bou2存款簿
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Definition
Bankbook or passbook.
neutralmoney
How it's used
Modern banking in Hong Kong has largely shifted to digital platforms and ATM cards, making physical passbooks increasingly rare. While older generations still refer to them as 存款簿, younger people often simply use the English term bank book or refer to their account statements instead. It is mostly associated with traditional savings accounts at older local banks.
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bun2本búnExamples
Have you brought the passbook to the bank yet?
Related words
Common phrases
update the passbook
replace a lost passbook
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 支票簿, which is a chequebook. Ensure you distinguish between a book for tracking savings and a book for issuing payments.
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Grammar guides
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