"pawnshops" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 當鋪

Definition

當鋪是讓人用貴重物品作抵押來取得貸款的地方，還清貸款後可以取回物品；若未還款，當鋪可以販售該物品。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“當鋪”為復數名詞，主提供短期抵押借款服務，勿與古董店或一般二手店混淆。常用說法如「拿東西去當鋪」。

Examples

Some people use pawnshops when they need quick cash.

有些人在需要快速現金時會去**當鋪**。

You can sell your old jewelry at pawnshops.

你可以在**當鋪**賣掉你的舊首飾。

Many pawnshops are open late at night.

許多**當鋪**晚上很晚都還在營業。

People sometimes take guitars to pawnshops when they're short on rent.

有時候，房租不夠時，人們會把吉他拿去**當鋪**。

I've found some cool vintage watches at local pawnshops.

我在本地**當鋪**買過很酷的老式手錶。

Unlike banks, pawnshops don't check your credit history.

和銀行不同，**當鋪**不會查你的信用紀錄。