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汇率 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
汇率huìlǜexchange rateHSK 5, n, rank #31807, Hard
huìlǜ(hui4lu:4) T4
  1. 1exchange rate
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March 24, 2026
汇率(匯率)huìlǜ(hui4lu:4)

汇率 (huìlǜ) refers to the value of one currency in relation to another currency. It is commonly used in financial contexts, such as international trade and travel, to determine how much of one currency is needed to purchase another.

Frequency#31807DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

The concept of 汇率 is essential in China due to its growing role in global trade and investment. Understanding it is crucial for anyone considering financial dealings in or with China, especially with the Yuan's fluctuating value.

Memory Tip

Think of 汇 (huì) as a gathering of currencies coming together to form a rate (率, lǜ). Imagine a market where different currencies meet and exchange their values, highlighting the idea of 'gathering' for a 'rate'.

Meanings of 汇率

huìlǜ(hui4lu:4)
1exchange rate
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About 汇率

汇率Simplified
匯率Traditional
Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#31807Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 汇率

Quick Contrast

汇率 (huìlǜ) vs 价格 (jiàgé) — use 汇率 when discussing currency exchange rates, while 价格 refers to the price of goods or services.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 汇 (huì) as a gathering of currencies coming together to form a rate (率, lǜ). Imagine a market where different currencies meet and exchange their values, highlighting the idea of 'gathering' for a 'rate'.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 汇率; it is primarily a financial term and thus more formal. Common collocations include '汇率波动' (exchange rate fluctuations) and '外汇汇率' (foreign exchange rate). Avoid confusing it with '价格' (price), which is more general.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 汇率 connects well with other financial terms you may encounter, such as '货币' (currency) and '经济' (economy). Focus on understanding its usage in sentences related to finance and trade.

Cultural Note

The concept of 汇率 is essential in China due to its growing role in global trade and investment. Understanding it is crucial for anyone considering financial dealings in or with China, especially with the Yuan's fluctuating value.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 汇率 with 兑换率 (duìhuànlǜ), which also means exchange rate but is more specific to currency conversion services. Always use 汇率 when discussing general exchange rates.

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Component Characters

huìto remit
HSK 65 strokes
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rate
HSK 611 strokes
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Grammar Patterns of 汇率

汇率 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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英镑对大多数其他货币的____有望继续升高。

The pound is expected to continue to increase against most other currencies.

Example Sentences for 汇率 (2)

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英镑对大多数其他货币的汇率有望继续升高。

yīng bàng duì dà duō shù qí tā huò bì de huì shuài yǒu wàng jì xù shēng gāo。

The pound is expected to continue to increase against most other currencies.
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他们兑换旅行支票时依据的汇率跟兑换现钞时不同。

tā mén duì huàn lǚ háng zhī piào shí yī jù de huì shuài gēn duì huàn xiàn chāo shí bù tóng。

They exchange traveller's cheques at a different rate from notes.

Cultural Notes for 汇率

🏮Cultural insight

The concept of 汇率 is essential in China due to its growing role in global trade and investment. Understanding it is crucial for anyone considering financial dealings in or with China, especially with the Yuan's fluctuating value.

Frequently Asked Questions about 汇率

汇率 specifically refers to currency exchange rates, while 价格 refers to the price of goods or services.