wut6 kei4 cyun4 fun2活期存款
Jyutpingwut6 kei4 cyun4 fun2
Yalewuht kèih chyùhn fún
Definition
Demand deposit; money deposited in a financial institution that can be withdrawn at any time.
neutralmoney
How it's used
Financial institutions often refer to this simply as 活期 to distinguish it from 定期. It is the standard choice for everyday spending money because it offers liquidity at the expense of higher interest rates. While banks now offer digital banking apps that make transfers between accounts instantaneous, the term remains the formal label for these flexible accounts.
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bat1筆bātExamples
How much interest do you get on this demand deposit?
I put all my money into a demand deposit so I can withdraw it anytime.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 定期存款, which requires locking money away for a fixed period to earn higher interest. Ensure you do not use 活期 when you actually mean a fixed-term investment.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
