How to Say ‘Accept cash’ in Traditional Chinese
收現金
shōu xiàn jīn
[show shyen jin]
💬 Usage Tip: [收] here means "accept" or "take" for money, not just "receive" in a general sense. So [收現金] is "accept cash," and you may also hear [不收卡] for "doesn't take cards."
Phrase Breakdown
收
shōu
[show]
accept; receive
Used for receiving payment, money, or items.
這家店不收卡，只收現金。
This shop doesn't accept cards, only cash.
現金
xiàn jīn
[shyen jin]
cash
Physical money such as bills and coins, not card payment.
我身上沒有現金，可以轉帳嗎？
I don't have cash on me; can I transfer the money?
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