筹码 chóumǎ bargaining chip
bargaining chip; gaming chip; casino token
How to remember 筹码: 筹 chip + 码 number = bargaining chip.
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How it is used
- A bargaining chip / gaming token - 谈判筹码 (tánpàn chóumǎ) negotiating leverage; 手里的筹码 the cards/chips one holds.
- Very common figuratively for leverage in negotiations or competition.
- Literal casino/game chips too: 兑换筹码 to exchange for chips.