Chinese word

货款

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuò kuǎn

Meaning

  • nounpayment for goods

Example

货款我已经收到，谢谢。huò kuǎn wǒ yǐ jīng shōu dào xiè xiè

I have received the payment for the goods, thank you.

Illustration for 货款 (payment for goods)

More examples

我们已支付货款，请查收。wǒ men yǐ zhī fù huò kuǎn qǐng chá shōu

We have paid for the goods; please check that you have received the payment.

Core concept

The financial side of a goods transaction, viewed from the price that settles it.

Common phrases

  • 支付货款zhī fù huò kuǎn

    make payment for goods

  • 收到货款shōu dào huò kuǎn

    receive payment for goods

  • 退还货款tuì huán huò kuǎn

    refund the payment for goods

Similar words

代金dài jīn: The money paid for goods or services that are bought.
付款fù kuǎn: Money given to settle a purchase or bill.
价钱jià qián: The amount a seller asks for goods or services.

Definition in Chinese

因购买货物而应付或已付的款项。yīn gòu mǎi huò wù ér yìng fù huò yǐ fù de kuǎn xiàng

Word origin

货款 (huòkuǎn, "payment for goods") is formed from 货 (huò, "goods") and 款 (kuǎn, "funds"), so its two parts point to funds linked specifically to merchandise.

Usage tips

  • This word fits invoices and seller-buyer records, where the amount can remain outstanding or be reported as received; it is more transaction-focused than ordinary talk about spending money.

Opposites

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