Chinese word

回扣

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuí kòu

Meaning

  • nounrebate

Example

厂家给经销商回扣。chǎng jiā gěi jīng xiāo shāng huí kòu

The manufacturer gives the distributor a rebate.

Illustration for 回扣 (rebate)

More examples

业务员向供应商索取回扣。yè wù yuán xiàng gōng yìng shāng suó qǔ huí kòu

The salesperson asked the supplier for a rebate.

Core concept

Part of a sale is set aside and sent back to someone whose role helps complete or promote the sale.

Common phrases

  • 收回扣shōu huí kòu

    receive a rebate

  • 给回扣gěi huí kòu

    give a rebate

  • 索取回扣suó qǔ huí kòu

    ask for a rebate

Similar words

返点fǎn diǎn: A portion of the selling price returned later to a business partner.
返利fǎn lì: A return payment given to a partner based on business sales or transactions.
佣金yòng jīn: A fee paid for bringing about a sale or providing intermediary services.
提成tí chéng: Commission paid according to sales made or results achieved.

Definition in Chinese

在经销、采购等商业环节中，作为促销或合作回报，从成交金额或价差中返还给经销商、代理人或介绍人的款项。zài jīng xiāo cǎi gòu děng shāng yè huán jié zhōng zuò wéi cù xiāo huò hé zuò huí bào cóng chéng jiāo jīn é huò jià chā zhōng fǎn huán gěi jīng xiāo shāng dài lǐ rén huò jiè shào rén de kuǎn xiàng

Word origin

The compound 回 (huí, "return") and 扣 (kòu, "deduct") presents a deduction from the deal that comes back to a participant in the deal.

Usage tips

  • The word often needs careful context because a payment described as 回扣 (huíkòu, "rebate") may be an accepted business arrangement or a hidden payment that violates company policy or law.

Other meanings

  • kickbacknoun

Related words

  • 回扣率huí kòu lǜrebate ratenoun
  • 回扣额huí kòu érebate amountnoun

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