Meaning and Usage
"抵押" (dǐyā) means to pledge or mortgage an asset as collateral for a loan or debt. It is commonly used in financial contexts where property or valuables are used to secure borrowing.
Common Collocations
Usage Notes
When using 抵押, the focus is on the act of pledging property to guarantee repayment. It often appears in formal or legal contexts. Unlike 抵抗 (to resist), 抵押 relates to financial security rather than opposition.
Avoiding Confusion
Do not confuse 抵押 with 押 (to press or detain) alone; 抵押 specifically refers to mortgage or pledge. Also, 抵押 is different from 贷款 (loan), as it refers to the collateral, not the loan itself.