dai2 aat3抵押
Jyutpingdai2 aat3
Yaledái aat
Definition
To mortgage, pawn, or pledge an asset as security for a loan.
neutralmoney
How it's used
Focuses on the act of using an asset as security for a loan, often implying a formal financial arrangement. While it can apply to small items like jewelry in a pawn shop, it is most frequently used in the context of real estate or significant personal assets. It carries a sense of risk, as the asset is forfeited if the debt remains unpaid.
Examples
He mortgaged his apartment to borrow money for business.
Think carefully before you pawn this item.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 擔保, which means to act as a guarantor for someone else. While both involve security, 抵押 requires pledging a specific physical asset, whereas 擔保 usually involves a person promising to cover the debt.
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Grammar guides
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