Today’s word of the day is 钱 (qián) which is a noun that means money. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 钱 (qián).
零钱 (líng qián) Small change
The first word is 零钱 (líng qián) which means ‘small change’. Let’s look at each character of this word, 零 means zero and 钱 means money. So it literally suggests a very nominal amount of money. A way of using it in a sentence is 你找错了零钱给我。(Nǐ zhǎo cuòle língqián gěi wǒ.) You gave me the wrong change. You can say this to a cashier at the supermarket for example.
钱包 (qián bāo) Wallet
Another word we can create with 钱 (qián) is 钱包 (qián bāo). This means ‘wallet’. Let’s again look at each character of this word, 钱 means money and 包 means bag. A way of using it in a sentence is 我的钱包被偷了。(Wǒ de qiánbāo bèi tōule.) My wallet was stolen.
存钱 (cún qián) To save money
Finally, we can create the word 存钱 (cún qián) which means ‘to save money'. The 存 here means ‘to deposit’. A way of using it in a sentence is 我们要培养存钱的习惯。(Wǒmen yào péiyǎng cún qián de xíguàn.) We need to foster the habit of saving money.