汇

Etymology & Components

The Chinese character 汇 (huì) is composed of two parts: 水 (shuǐ) and 隹 (zhuī). 水 means "water", and 隹 is a bird that lives near water. The combination of these two characters suggests the idea of "gathering" or "converging", as water gathers in a river or birds gather in a flock.The character 汇 has several meanings, including "to gather", "to converge", "to meet", and "to join". It can also be used as a noun to mean "a gathering", "a confluence", or "a junction".In the context of HSK, the character 汇 is often used in the following words and phrases:* 汇款 (huìkuǎn): to remit money* 汇率 (huìlǜ): exchange rate* 汇集 (huìjí): to gather together* 汇合 (huìhé): to meet up* 汇编 (huìbiān): to compileBy understanding the etymology of the character 汇, HSK learners can better understand its meaning and usage in different contexts.