sik1 leot2息率
Jyutpingsik1 leot2
Yalesīk léut
Definition
Interest rate; the ratio of interest to principal.
neutralmoney
How it's used
While 息率 is the formal term for interest rate, people in casual conversation often just use 利息 to refer to the concept of interest in general. Use 息率 when discussing specific financial percentages or economic trends in a more serious context. It is frequently paired with verbs like 加 or 減 to describe market fluctuations.
Examples
The bank raised interest rates, making mortgage payments much heavier.
Do you know what the interest rate for fixed deposits is right now?
Related words
Common phrases
raise interest rates
cut interest rates
dividend yield
Common mistake
Do not confuse 息率 with 利息, as the latter refers to the actual amount of interest money earned or paid, whereas 息率 specifically denotes the percentage rate.
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