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March 24, 2026
兑(兌)duì(Dui4)
The character 兑 (duì) primarily means 'to exchange' or 'to cash', often used in contexts such as currency exchange or trading. It can also refer to blending or adding liquid, especially in culinary contexts. Additionally, it represents one of the Eight Trigrams in Chinese philosophy, symbolizing the concept of transformation and balance.
Strokes7Radical儿Frequency#19337DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of exchange is deeply tied to trade and commerce, reflecting the historical significance of markets and barter systems. The Eight Trigrams, including 兑, also play a role in Chinese metaphysics and fortune-telling.
Memory Tip
Think of 兑 (duì) like a 'duet' where two elements (like currencies or liquids) come together in harmony. The character's structure resembles two parts merging, reflecting its meaning of blending or exchanging.
Meanings of 兑
duì(Dui4)
1to cash
2to exchange
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About 兑
兑Simplified
兌Traditional
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儿Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#19337Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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Quick Contrast
兑 (duì) vs 换 (huàn) — use 兑 for currency or liquid exchange, while 换 refers to changing or replacing items.
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 兑 might be used in financial or official documents, while in informal speech, it can refer to casual exchanges. Be careful with the tone; mispronouncing it might lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 兑换 (duìhuàn, 'exchange') and 兑付 (duìfù, 'payment').
HSK Study Tips
Although 兑 is not currently included in HSK levels, it connects well with other financial terms such as 钱 (qián, 'money') and 交易 (jiāoyì, 'transaction'). Focus on understanding its usage in both everyday and formal contexts to enhance vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 兑 with 兑换 (duìhuàn) which specifically means 'to exchange'. For example, saying '我要兑换钱' (wǒ yào duì huàn qián) is correct, but simply saying '我要兑钱' (wǒ yào duì qián) might lead to misunderstanding due to lack of clarity.
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Pronunciation of 兑
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Simplified form of 兌. Pictograph of words coming out of the mouth of a person, representing negotiation of an exchange.
1The giveawayA beast 兄 with two horns 丷
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 兑?
Decomposition of 兑
IDS Structure⿱丷兄
兑Full Character
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丷ha5
top
兄xiong1
bottom
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 兑?
How to say to cash in Chinese
“to cash” in Chinese is兑duì
The character 兑 (duì) primarily means 'to exchange' or 'to cash', often used in contexts such as currency exchange or trading. It can also refer to blending or adding liquid, especially in culinary contexts. Additionally, it represents one of the Eight Trigrams in Chinese philosophy, symbolizing the concept of transformation and balance.
When to use 兑
In formal contexts, 兑 might be used in financial or official documents, while in informal speech, it can refer to casual exchanges. Be careful with the tone; mispronouncing it might lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 兑换 (duìhuàn, 'exchange') and 兑付 (duìfù, 'payment').
兑 or something close to it
兑 (duì) vs 换 (huàn) — use 兑 for currency or liquid exchange, while 换 refers to changing or replacing items.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 兑 with 兑换 (duìhuàn) which specifically means 'to exchange'. For example, saying '我要兑换钱' (wǒ yào duì huàn qián) is correct, but simply saying '我要兑钱' (wǒ yào duì qián) might lead to misunderstanding due to lack of clarity.
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兑
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Grammar Patterns of 兑
兑 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 9 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
他给自己倒了一杯白兰地，没____水就一饮而尽。
He poured himself a brandy and swallowed it neat.
Example Sentences for 兑 (10)
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1
他给自己倒了一杯白兰地，没兑水就一饮而尽。
tā gěi zì jǐ dǎo le yī bēi bái lán dì， ， méi duì shuǐ jiù yī yǐn ér。
He poured himself a brandy and swallowed it neat.
2
卡翁达总统兑现了他的承诺，宣布了全民公决的日期。
kǎ wēng dá zǒng tǒng duì xiàn le tā de chéng nuò， ， xuān bù le quán mín gōng jué de rì。
President Kaunda fulfilled his promise of announcing a date for the referendum.
3
不要提早兑现保单，那样你可能会损失惨重。
bù yào tí zǎo duì xiàn bǎo dān， ， nà yàng nǐ kě néng huì sǔn shī cǎn。
Avoid cashing in a policy early as you could lose out heavily.
