Chinese word

付款

Pronunciation

Pinyinfù kuǎn

Meaning

  • verbpay

Example

你现在可以付款吗？nǐ xiàn zài ké yǐ fù kuǎn ma

Can you pay now?

Illustration for 付款 (pay)

More examples

请在确认订单后在线付款。qǐng zài què rèn dìng dān hòu zài xiàn fù kuǎn

Please pay online after confirming the order.

Core concept

Money moves from the buyer to the seller or account holder to close an amount that is due.

Common phrases

  • 在线付款zài xiàn fù kuǎn

    pay online

  • 用现金付款yòng xiàn jīn fù kuǎn

    pay in cash

  • 分期付款fēn qī fù kuǎn

    pay in installments

Similar words

支付zhī fù: Make a payment for goods, services, or expenses, often in formal or written contexts.
转账zhuǎn zhàng: Move money from one bank or electronic account to another.
付钱fù qián: Hand over money for something bought, using cash, a card, or another method.
结账jié zhàng: Settle the bill at a shop or restaurant after buying or eating.

Definition in Chinese

通过现金、银行卡或电子方式交付应付金额以结清账目或购买商品的行为。tōng guò xiàn jīn yín háng kǎ huò diàn zi fāng shì jiāo fù yìng fù jīn é yǐ jié qīng zhàng mù huò gòu mǎi shāng pǐn de xíng wéi

Word origin

付款 (fùkuǎn, "pay") combines 付 (fù, "hand over") with 款 (kuǎn, "sum of money"), giving the idea of handing over the money owed.

Usage tips

  • English pay can also mean receiving wages, but this Chinese verb describes money going out for a purchase or settled account.

Other meanings

  • paymentnoun

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