ngoi6 wui6外匯外汇
Jyutpingngoi6 wui6
Yalengoih wuih
Definition
Foreign exchange; forex; the exchange of different currencies.
neutralmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to foreign currencies held or traded, rather than the act of exchanging money itself. While it sounds formal in a business context, it is also used in daily life when discussing travel money or investments. It is often paired with verbs like 換 or 買 to describe the action of acquiring foreign funds.
Examples
He recently exchanged a lot of foreign currency.
Do you know where to exchange foreign currency for the best rate?
Related words
Common phrases
foreign exchange trading
foreign exchange reserves
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 找換, which specifically refers to the physical act of exchanging cash at a booth or bank. Use 外匯 when talking about the asset or the market, and 找換 when talking about the service of swapping physical banknotes.
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Grammar guides
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