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汇
huì
to remit
HSK 6, n, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8797, Hard
汇
huì
to converge (of rivers)
HSK 6, n, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8797, Hard
汇
huì
to exchange
HSK 6, n, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8797, Hard
汇
huì
class
HSK 6, n, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8797, Hard
汇
huì
collection
HSK 6, n, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8797, Hard
汇
huì
to gather, to collect; confluence
HSK 6, n, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8797, Hard
huì(hui4)hui T4
1to remit
2to converge (of rivers)
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March 24, 2026
汇(匯)huì(hui4)
汇 (huì) refers to the act of gathering or collecting, often used in contexts like remitting money or converging rivers. It can also denote a collection or class of items, indicating a joining together of various elements into one. The term is commonly used in finance, geography, and education.
Strokes5Radical氵Frequency#8797DifficultyHard
Cultural note
The concept of 汇 is significant in Chinese culture, especially in the context of money transfer and banking systems, reflecting the importance of financial transactions in daily life. The term is often seen in the context of remittances from overseas Chinese back to their hometowns.
Memory tip
Imagine a river (水) flowing into a larger body of water, symbolizing how different streams (汇) converge into one. The character 汇 visually represents this idea with its radical for water (氵) on the left, reminding you of flow and coming together.
Meanings of 汇
huì(hui4)
1to remit
2to converge (of rivers)
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About 汇
汇Simplified
匯Traditional
5Strokes
氵Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#8797Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
汇 (huì) vs 集 (jí) — use 汇 when referring specifically to the act of gathering or remitting, while 集 emphasizes the collection or assembly of items.
Usage Notes
In casual conversation, 汇 can refer to groups or collections, while in formal contexts, it may be used for financial transactions. A common mistake is confusing 汇 with 类 (lèi), which means 'type' or 'category.' Remember to use the correct tones, as mispronunciation could change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
汇 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists but connects with HSK 4-5 level words like 钱 (qián, money) and 流 (liú, flow). Students should focus on practicing the character's pronunciation and its usage in different contexts, particularly in finance and geography.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 汇 with 集 (jí), which also means to gather, but is used differently. For example, saying 汇物 (huìwù) instead of 集物 (jíwù) for 'gathering items' is incorrect; use 集 instead.
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汇 (huì) refers to the act of gathering or collecting, often used in contexts like remitting money or converging rivers. It can also denote a collection or class of items, indicating a joining together of various elements into one. The term is commonly used in finance, geography, and education.
When to use 汇
In casual conversation, 汇 can refer to groups or collections, while in formal contexts, it may be used for financial transactions. A common mistake is confusing 汇 with 类 (lèi), which means 'type' or 'category.' Remember to use the correct tones, as mispronunciation could change the meaning.
汇 or something close to it
汇 (huì) vs 集 (jí) — use 汇 when referring specifically to the act of gathering or remitting, while 集 emphasizes the collection or assembly of items.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 汇 with 集 (jí), which also means to gather, but is used differently. For example, saying 汇物 (huìwù) instead of 集物 (jíwù) for 'gathering items' is incorrect; use 集 instead.
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Grammar patterns of 汇
汇 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 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.
On the foreign exchanges, the US dollar is up point forty-five.
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投资者和外汇交易商被德意志联邦银行的这一举措打了个措手不及。
tóuzī zhě hé wàihuì jiāoyì Shāng bèi dé yìzhì liánbāng yínháng de zhè yìjǔ cuò dǎ le gè cuòshǒubùjí。
Investors and currency dealers were caught completely unawares by the Bundesbank's action.
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调查人员说有近10万美元汇入了嫌疑人的银行账户。
diàochá rényuán shuō yǒu jìn10 wàn měiyuán huì rù le xiányí rén de yínháng zhànghù。
Investigators say nearly $100,000 was wired into the suspect's bank accounts.
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Word Family of 汇
Words containing this character20
汇报huìbàoto report匯報
汇huìto remit匯
百老汇bǎilǎohuìBroadway (New York City)百老匯
汇率huìlǜexchange rate匯率
外汇wàihuìforeign (currency) exchange外匯
词汇cíhuìvocabulary詞彙
汇合huìhéconfluence匯合
汇聚huìjùconvergence匯聚
汇集huìjíto collect匯集
交汇jiāohuìto flow together交彙
汇款huìkuǎnto remit money匯款
汇总huìzǒngsummary彙總
汇价huìjiàexchange rate匯價
电汇diànhuìtelegraphic transfer (TT)電匯
创汇chuànghuìto earn foreign exchange創匯
汇票huìpiàobank draft匯票
汇编huìbiānto compile匯編
汇演huìyǎnjoint performance匯演
汇丰银行huìfēngyínhángHong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)匯豐銀行
汇兑huìduìremittance匯兌
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Frequently asked questions about 汇
汇 (huì) usually refers to remitting money or the convergence of things, while 交换 (jiāohuàn) specifically means 'to exchange.' 汇 can imply a more formal process of sending money, whereas 交换 is more general and often used for trading items or ideas.
Yes, 汇 (huì) is frequently used in financial contexts, especially when discussing remittances and currency exchange. For example, '汇率' (huìlǜ) means 'exchange rate,' which is crucial for anyone dealing with foreign currencies.
汇 (huì) primarily means 'to remit' or 'to converge.' It can refer to the convergence of rivers or the process of exchanging currencies. In different contexts, it can also mean to gather or to assemble.
You can use 汇 (huì) in a sentence like '我需要把钱汇给他' (Wǒ xūyào bǎ qián huì gěi tā), which means 'I need to remit the money to him.' It can also refer to rivers converging, as in '这两条河流汇在一起' (Zhè liǎng tiáo héliú huì zài yīqǐ), meaning 'These two rivers converge together.'
Common phrases include 汇款 (huìkuǎn, to remit money) and 汇集 (huìjí, to gather or assemble).
汇 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's more prevalent in business and financial discussions.
You can associate 'huì' with 'way' to help with pronunciation; think of it as gathering different 'ways' together.
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