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How to Say ‘We only take cash and EasyCard.’ in Traditional Chinese

我們只收現金跟悠遊卡耶。

wǒ men zhǐ shōu xiàn jīn gēn yōu yóu kǎ yé

[wo men zhǐ show xiàn jīn gēn yo-yo-kah yeh]

💬 Usage Tip: The 耶 (ye) at the end adds a soft "you see" tone, making the refusal sound apologetic rather than blunt. It's very typical of Taiwanese speech.

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: 悠遊卡 (yōu yóu kǎ) is the EasyCard, the transit card most people in Taipei carry. Many taxis accept it even when they don't take credit cards, so it's worth keeping it topped up.

Phrase Breakdown

我們只收現金

wǒ men zhǐ shōu xiàn jīn

we only accept cash

我們 (we) + 只收 (only accept) + 現金 (cash). Keep it smooth, since 只收現金 works as one chunk.

Example

抱歉，我們只收現金。

Sorry, we only accept cash.

Words in this phrase

我們

wǒ men

[wo men]

we; us

Refers to the speaker and their group, such as a team or company.

Example

我們很重視新人的想法，所以歡迎提問。

We value new employees’ ideas very much, so questions are welcome.

只

zhǐ

[zhǐ]

only

Indicates exclusivity, nothing else included.

Example

這家店只收現金。

This store only accepts cash.

收

shōu

[show]

accept; receive

In payment contexts, it means to accept money or a payment method.

Example

有些小店只收現金。

Some small shops only accept cash.

現金

xiàn jīn

[xiàn jīn]

cash

Money in coins or notes, used for payment.

Example

這家店只接受現金。

This store only accepts cash.

跟悠遊卡耶。

gēn yōu yóu kǎ yé

and EasyCard

跟 means "and." 耶 is a Taiwanese sentence-ending particle that gently softens an apology or explanation.

Example

我只有現金跟悠遊卡耶。

I only have cash and an EasyCard, though.

Words in this phrase

跟

gēn

[gēn]

and

Colloquial word joining two nouns.

Example

我買了麵包跟牛奶。

I bought bread and milk.

悠遊卡

yōu yóu kǎ

[yo-yo-kah]

EasyCard

A rechargeable transit smart card widely used in Taiwan for MRT, buses, convenience stores, and more.

Example

悠遊卡可以在便利商店加值。

An EasyCard can be reloaded at convenience stores.

耶

yé

[yeh]

eh; wow; really

A sentence-ending particle that adds surprise, admiration, or a playful tone.

Example

你今天特地請我喝一杯耶。

You specially offered to buy me a drink today, wow.

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