jap6 cin4入錢入钱
Jyutpingjap6 cin4
Yaleyahp chìhn
Definition
To top up a stored-value card.
colloquialmoneytransport
How it's used
While 入錢 literally means to put money in, it is the standard way to describe topping up prepaid cards like the Octopus card. In formal contexts or when referring to bank accounts, 增值 is preferred. You will often hear people use 入錢 interchangeably with 增值 when talking about transport cards or mobile phone top-ups.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with depositing money into a bank account, which is usually referred to as 存款 or 存錢. Using 入錢 for a bank deposit might sound a bit too casual or imprecise depending on the situation.
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