🇬🇧🇨🇳 allowance - 零用钱 : English Lesson

Meaning of "allowance" ("零用钱"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

An allowance is a set amount of money that parents or caregivers give a child on a regular schedule, like every week or every month. The child usually gets to choose how to spend or save this money, and it helps them learn about making choices, saving up, and handling money responsibly.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I told my parents my allowance needed a helper, so they gave me a job application for more chores.

I asked for my allowance in pizza slices instead of money, and now my savings account lives in the fridge.

When I asked for a bigger allowance, Dad handed me a magnifying glass and said, "There, now it looks bigger."

My allowance comes every Saturday, which I now call "Money Day," also known as "Goodbye, Money Day" five minutes later.

My allowance is so tiny that even my piggy bank laughed and said, "Is that all?"

Sam opened his small box and found his allowance. He thanked his mother for the allowance, put half the allowance into a clear jar marked "save" and slipped the rest of the allowance into his pocket for candy. At the shop he bought a comic and smiled. Later his mother ruffled his hair and praised his careful allowance choices.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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