Meaning
捐款 refers to the act of giving money for charitable, humanitarian, or public causes, or the money itself that is donated. It's commonly used in contexts involving disaster relief, charitable organizations, educational institutions, or public welfare projects.
Usage
This word is used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing charitable giving. It can function as a verb (to donate) or as a noun (the donation itself). Commonly used with measure words like 笔 when referring to specific donations, and often appears in news reports about fundraising campaigns or disaster relief efforts.
Examples
- 01地震发生后，很多人向灾区捐款。, .After the earthquake occurred, many people donated money to the disaster area.
- 02她每个月都会给慈善机构捐款。.She donates money to charitable organizations every month.
Characters
Measure words
- 笔一笔捐款
Common collocations
- 捐款箱donation box
- 爱心捐款charitable donation
- 向...捐款...to donate to ...
- 捐款活动fundraising activity
Origin
捐 originally meant 'to abandon' or 'to give up' (with a hand radical 扌), while 款 refers to a sum of money. Together they form a compound meaning 'to give up money' for a good cause.