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取款qǔkuǎnto withdraw money from a bankHSK 6, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #15858, Hard
qǔkuǎn(qu3kuan3)qu kuan T3
  1. 1to withdraw money from a bank
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March 24, 2026

取款qǔkuǎn(qu3kuan3)

取款 (qǔkuǎn) means to withdraw money from a bank or ATM. It is commonly used in financial contexts when discussing transactions, especially in relation to cash withdrawals. This term is essential for anyone managing their finances or using banking services in China.

Strokes20Frequency#15858DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the process of withdrawing money often involves using ATMs that are widely available, but many people still prefer to visit banks for larger transactions, reflecting a cultural trust in physical banking institutions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person taking money out of a bank, where '取' (qǔ) sounds like 'chew' as you 'chew' on the thought of getting cash, and '款' (kuǎn) resembles a stack of cash. Visualize chewing on the idea of withdrawing cash as you picture stacks of money.

Meanings of 取款

qǔkuǎn(qu3kuan3)
1to withdraw money from a bank
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取款Simplified
20Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1

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取款 (withdraw money) vs 存款 (deposit money) — use 取款 when referring to taking money out, not putting money in.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tones when using 取款, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings. It is primarily used in formal contexts, such as bank transactions, and often appears with words like '银行' (yínháng, bank) or '自动取款机' (zìdòng qǔkuǎn jī, ATM).

HSK Study Tips

Although 取款 is not explicitly listed in the HSK, it connects well with financial vocabulary found in HSK levels 3 and 4. Focus on related terms like '存款' (cúnkuǎn, deposit) and '银行' (yínháng, bank) to enhance your understanding of banking language.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 取款 with 存款, mistakenly using one when they mean the other. For example, saying '我想存款' (wǒ xiǎng cúnkuǎn) when they mean to withdraw money instead of '取款'.

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Component Characters

取qǔto take
HSK 48 strokes又
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款kuǎnsection
HSK 612 strokes欠
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How to say to withdraw money from a bank in Chinese

“to withdraw money from a bank” in Chinese is取款qǔkuǎn

取款 (qǔkuǎn) means to withdraw money from a bank or ATM. It is commonly used in financial contexts when discussing transactions, especially in relation to cash withdrawals. This term is essential for anyone managing their finances or using banking services in China.

When to use 取款

Be cautious with the tones when using 取款, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings. It is primarily used in formal contexts, such as bank transactions, and often appears with words like '银行' (yínháng, bank) or '自动取款机' (zìdòng qǔkuǎn jī, ATM).

取款 or something close to it

取款 (withdraw money) vs 存款 (deposit money) — use 取款 when referring to taking money out, not putting money in.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 取款 with 存款, mistakenly using one when they mean the other. For example, saying '我想存款' (wǒ xiǎng cúnkuǎn) when they mean to withdraw money instead of '取款'.

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