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Chinese
xiǎojīnkù
Meaning: private stash; personal reserve of money; petty cash fund
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

她把省下的錢存進小金庫,應付突發開支。
她把省下的钱存进小金库,应付突发开支。
She puts the money she saves into a private reserve to cover unexpected expenses.

Usage Notes

Refers to a small personal fund kept separately for emergencies or a particular purpose. It can suggest money that is private or quietly set aside.

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