noun HSK 4
rent · rental fee · lease payment
Meaning
租金 refers to the money paid periodically for the use of property, space, or equipment. It's commonly used for apartment rent, office rent, or any rental payment in both residential and commercial contexts.
Usage
This is a formal, standard term used in contracts, business discussions, and everyday conversation about rental payments. It's more neutral and formal than colloquial expressions. Commonly paired with verbs like 交 (to pay), 收 (to collect), 涨 (to increase), or 降 (to decrease).
Examples
- 01这个地区的租金太贵了，我付不起。, .The rent in this area is too expensive, I can't afford it.
- 02房东说下个月要涨租金。.The landlord said the rent will increase next month.
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Common collocations
- 交租金to pay rent
- 租金上涨rent increase
- 月租金monthly rent
- 收取租金to collect rent
Origin
The word combines 租 (rent/lease) with 金 (money/gold), literally meaning 'rental money'. 金 is commonly used in formal compound words related to payments and fees.