wui6 fun2匯款汇款
Jyutpingwui6 fun2
Yalewuih fún
Definition
Remittance; money transferred from one place to another through a financial intermediary.
neutralmoney
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal banking contexts or when discussing international money transfers. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used as a verb in spoken Cantonese by adding the aspect marker 咗 or simply using it as an action verb. It carries a professional tone compared to more casual ways of saying you are sending money to someone.
Examples
Have you sent the remittance yet?
I am going to the bank today to make a remittance.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for paying money like 交錢, but 匯款 specifically implies transferring funds across different locations or banking systems rather than just settling a bill.
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Grammar guides
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