HSK 6, n, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8797, Medium
汇
huì
to converge (of rivers)
HSK 6, n, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8797, Medium
汇
huì
to exchange
HSK 6, n, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8797, Medium
汇
huì
class
HSK 6, n, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8797, Medium
汇
huì
collection
HSK 6, n, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8797, Medium
汇
huì
>汇[huì]
HSK 6, n, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8797, Medium
汇
huì
to gather, to collect; confluence
HSK 6, n, 5 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8797, Medium
huì(hui4) 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#8797DifficultyMedium
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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AI Study Notes for 汇
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.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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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 7 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。
tóu zī zhě hé wài huì jiāo yì shāng bèi dé yì zhì lián bāng yín háng de zhè yī jǔ cuò dǎ le gè cuò shǒu bù jí。
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。
tiáo chá rén yuán shuō yǒu jìn10 10 wàn měi yuán huì rù le xián yí rén de yín háng zhàng。
Investigators say nearly $100,000 was wired into the suspect's bank accounts.
Cultural Notes for 汇
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Word Family of 汇
Words Containing This Character20
汇报huìbàoto report匯報
汇huìto remit匯
百老汇Broadway (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to flow together交彙
汇款huìkuǎnto remit money匯款
汇总summary彙總
汇价exchange rate匯價
电汇telegraphic transfer (TT)電匯
创汇to earn foreign exchange創匯
汇票bank draft匯票
汇编to compile匯編
汇演joint performance匯演
汇丰银行Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)匯豐銀行
汇兑remittance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.
