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付款 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
付款fùkuǎnto pay a sum of moneyHSK 4, v, rank #8919, Hard
付款fùkuǎnpaymentHSK 4, v, rank #8919, Hard
fùkuǎn(fu4kuan3) T4
  1. 1to pay a sum of money
  2. 2payment
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March 24, 2026
付款fùkuǎn(fu4kuan3)

付款 (fùkuǎn) means 'to pay a sum of money' and is commonly used in financial transactions, such as purchasing goods or services. It implies the action of transferring money from one party to another, often in exchange for products or services rendered. This term is frequently found in both formal and informal contexts, especially in business and commerce.

Frequency#8919DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the practice of payment can reflect the importance of relationships in commerce, often emphasizing face-to-face transactions in markets. The habit of bargaining before a payment is also significant in traditional settings.

Memory Tip

To remember 付款, think of 'fu' as the sound of 'food' you pay for, and 'kuan' sounds like 'coin.' Imagine handing over coins to pay for a delicious meal. The radical '付' (fu) suggests the act of giving, while '款' (kuan) relates to money or sums.

Meanings of 付款

fùkuǎn(fu4kuan3)
1to pay a sum of money
2payment
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About 付款

付款Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#8919Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4AdvancedTOCFLL5BCT✓CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 付款

Quick Contrast

支付 (zhīfù) vs 付款 (fùkuǎn): use 付款 when emphasizing the act of payment in a transaction, while 支付 is more general and can refer to settling any debt.

Memory Mnemonic

To remember 付款, think of 'fu' as the sound of 'food' you pay for, and 'kuan' sounds like 'coin.' Imagine handing over coins to pay for a delicious meal. The radical '付' (fu) suggests the act of giving, while '款' (kuan) relates to money or sums.

Usage Notes

A common mistake is misusing the tone of 付款, leading to confusion with similar-sounding words. It is typically used in formal contexts, so ensure you use it appropriately when discussing payments. Also, remember that it often collocates with words like '账单' (zhàngdān, bill) and '现金' (xiànjīn, cash).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, 付款 connects well with other financial terms such as '价格' (jiàgé, price) and '消费' (xiāofèi, consumption). Focus on practicing sentences that include 付款 to enhance your understanding of transactional dialogues.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the practice of payment can reflect the importance of relationships in commerce, often emphasizing face-to-face transactions in markets. The habit of bargaining before a payment is also significant in traditional settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 付款 with '支付' (zhīfù), which also means 'to pay.' For instance, saying '我支付了' (Wǒ zhīfù le) in place of 付款 is incorrect in specific contexts that require the latter. Always choose the word that fits the context of the transaction.

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Component Characters

付fùto pay
HSK 45 strokes亻
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款kuǎnsection
HSK 612 strokes欠
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Grammar Patterns of 付款

付款 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 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.

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他没能按时____，面临着失去房子的危险。

He faces losing his home after falling behind with the payments.

Example Sentences for 付款 (10)

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他没能按时付款，面临着失去房子的危险。

tā méi néng àn shí fù kuǎn， ， miàn lín zháo shī qù fáng zǐ de wēi。

He faces losing his home after falling behind with the payments.
2
你可以一次付清或先付最低分期偿付款。

nǐ kě yǐ yī cì fù qīng huò xiān fù zuì dī fēn qī cháng fù kuǎn。

You can pay it off or make a minimum repayment.
3
现金付款,他们给以九折优待.

xiàn jīn fù kuǎn, , tā mén gěi yǐ jiǔ zhē yōu.

They give 10 % discount for cash payment.
4
我们去收银台付款时，他给我们的账单打了对折。

wǒ mén qù shōu yín tái fù kuǎn shí， ， tā gěi wǒ mén de zhàng dān dǎ le duì。

When we approached the till to settle up, he reduced our bill by 50 per cent.
5
现金付款,我们予以九折优待.

xiàn jīn fù kuǎn, , wǒ mén yú yǐ jiǔ zhē yōu.

We give ( a ) 10 % discount for cash, ie for immediate payment.
6
支付款应该随书面通知寄出。

zhī fù kuǎn yīng gāi suí shū miàn tōng zhī jì chū。

Payments should be sent with the written notification.
7
对你方这批试购的货物,我们准备接受交单付款方式.

duì nǐ fāng zhè pī shì gòu de huò wù, , wǒ mén zhǔn bèi jiē shòu jiāo dān fù kuǎn fāng.

We're prepared to accept payment for your trial order on D / P basis.
8
对这批定样, 我们接受即期付款交单的方式.

duì zhè pī dìng yàng, , wǒ mén jiē shòu jí qī fù kuǎn jiāo dān de fāng.

We will, as a special case , accept D / P at sight for this sample order.
9
哎, 是的, 你们得承受顾客不付款的风险, 我忘记了.

āi, , shì, de , nǐ mén dé chéng shòu gù kè bù fù kuǎn de, fēng xiǎn , wǒ.

Ah, yes, you're bearing the risk if customers don't pay. I'd forgotten that.
10
咱们今天谈谈付款条件咋了样?

zán mén jīn tiān tán tán fù kuǎn tiáo jiàn zǎ le yàng?

Shall we a talk about terms of payment nowadays?

Cultural Notes for 付款

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the practice of payment can reflect the importance of relationships in commerce, often emphasizing face-to-face transactions in markets. The habit of bargaining before a payment is also significant in traditional settings.

Frequently Asked Questions about 付款

You can say '我已经付款了' (Wǒ yǐjīng fùkuǎn le), which means 'I have already made the payment.'