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HSK
7-9

chip

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

chou2ma3 chóumǎ

Meaning


Primary

chip

Alternatives

counter, bargaining chip

Mnemonic


A 筹码 chip is a sort of 筹 chip used in a game which has a 码 number on it that indicates how much money it represents.

Usage


他 在 赌场 赢 了 很多 筹码。

He won a lot of chips at the casino.

对方 有 更多 的 筹码 在 手里。

The other side has more chips in hand.

这 个 秘密 成了 他 的 筹码。

This secret became his (bargaining) chip.

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