How to Say ‘Give cash’ in Simplified Chinese
给现金
gěi xiàn jīn
[gay shyen jeen]
💬 Usage Tip: [给] often covers paying, handing over, or giving, so [给现金] naturally means "pay with cash / give cash." You'll also hear [给我看看] "show me" and [给你] "give it to you."
Phrase Breakdown
给
gěi
[gay]
to give / to hand over
A verb meaning to give something to someone, such as money.
如果不能扫码，你可以给现金。
If you can’t scan to pay, you can give cash.
现金
xiàn jīn
[shyen jeen]
cash
Physical money paid directly by hand.
我今天只能给现金。
Today I can only give cash.
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