Meaning
款 is a versatile character most commonly meaning a sum of money, funds, or a payment. It also refers to clauses or sections in documents, and can describe styles or models of products. As a verb, it means to treat someone warmly or cordially, though this usage is less common in modern speech.
Usage
In everyday conversation, 款 frequently appears in contexts involving money (存款 'deposit', 付款 'payment') and product varieties (新款 'new model'). In formal or legal contexts, it refers to articles or clauses in documents. The measure word usage counts types or models of items, especially in shopping contexts.
Examples
- 01这件衣服有三款颜色可以选择。.This piece of clothing comes in three color styles to choose from.
- 02请在收到货后三天内付款。.Please make payment within three days after receiving the goods.
Measure words
- 笔一笔款
Common collocations
- 付款to pay, payment
- 存款deposit, savings
- 贷款loan
- 新款new model/style
Origin
The character 款 originally combined 欠 (lack, owe) with 士 (scholar) components, relating to sincerity and financial matters. Its meanings evolved to encompass financial transactions, document sections, and cordial treatment.