筹码

籌碼

chóumǎ

noun HSK 7 #5,488

Measure Word

一个筹码 gè

Meanings

1 chip (in gambling); bargaining chip
2 leverage; negotiating asset

Characters

chip; counter; to plan

code; number; counter

Examples

他把所有的筹码都押上了。

Tā bǎ suǒyǒu de chóumǎ dōu yā shàng le.

He put all his chips on the table.

这是我们最后的谈判筹码。

Zhè shì wǒmen zuìhòu de tánpàn chóumǎ.

This is our last bargaining chip.

Tips

usage

筹码 is frequently used figuratively to mean 'leverage' or 'bargaining chip' in negotiations, not just casino chips.

Stroke Order

筹 chóu

码 mǎ