HSK Level 4

外汇

wài huì

foreign exchange; foreign currency

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Example Sentences

外汇储备增加

wàihùi chúbèi zēngjiā

Foreign exchange reserves increase

外汇市场

wàihùi shìchǎng

Foreign exchange market

外汇管制

wàihùi guǎnzhì

Foreign exchange control

Synonyms

汇率 (huì lǜ)

exchange rate

外币 (wài bì)

foreign currency

Antonyms

内汇 (nèihuì)

domestic currency

本币 (běnbì)

local currency

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 外汇 (wàihuì) is a compound of two characters: 外 (wài), meaning "outside" or "foreign", and 汇 (huì), meaning "to exchange" or "to remit". Together, they form the term "foreign exchange", which refers to the process of converting one currency into another.The character 外 (wài) is composed of two parts: the radical 门 (mén), meaning "door" or "gate", and the phonetic component 韦 (wéi). The radical 门 suggests that the character is related to something that is outside or beyond a boundary, while the phonetic component 韦 provides the pronunciation.The character 汇 (huì) is composed of two parts: the radical 水 (shuǐ), meaning "water", and the phonetic component 兑 (duì). The radical 水 suggests that the character is related to something that flows or moves, while the phonetic component 兑 provides the pronunciation.When combined, the characters 外 (wài) and 汇 (huì) form the term 外汇 (wàihuì), which refers to the process of exchanging one currency for another. This process is essential for international trade and commerce, as it allows businesses and individuals to buy and sell goods and services from other countries.