wut6 kei4活期
Jyutpingwut6 kei4
Yalewuht kèih
Definition
Demand deposit; a checking or savings account from which funds can be withdrawn at any time without notice.
neutralmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to bank accounts that allow for immediate withdrawal without prior notice. It is almost always paired with 戶口 to specify the account type. In casual speech, people often just say 活期 to contrast with 定期, which refers to fixed-term deposits.
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go3個goExamples
How much money is left in your demand deposit account?
I want to transfer the money to my savings account.
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Grammar guides
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