Meaning
汇款 refers to the act of transferring money from one place or account to another, typically through a bank or money transfer service. It's commonly used in contexts involving sending money to family, paying bills remotely, or conducting business transactions across distances.
Usage
This is a formal, standard term used in banking and financial contexts. Native speakers use it when discussing wire transfers, bank remittances, or any official money-sending transactions. It's more formal than casual expressions like 'giving money' and appears frequently in banking forms and instructions.
Examples
- 01我需要给家人汇款一千块钱。.I need to remit one thousand yuan to my family.
- 02请在三个工作日内完成汇款。.Please complete the remittance within three business days.
Characters
Measure words
- 笔一笔汇款
Common collocations
- 汇款单remittance slip
- 国际汇款international remittance
- 汇款手续费remittance fee
- 网上汇款online money transfer
Antonyms
Origin
汇 originally meant 'to converge' or 'to gather together' (like rivers flowing together), which extends to the meaning of money flowing from one place to another. 款 refers to a sum or section of money.