兌 (duì) - to exchange & to cash

兌Tone 4

duì ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 儿

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兌 · duì

to exchange;

to cash;

to convert;

to add (liquid);

harmonious;

one of the eight trigrams (Bagua) representing marsh/joy in the I Ching.

to exchangeto cashto convert

Usage highlights

exchange currencycash a checkadd waterexchange rateredeem a voucherharmonious blending

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 收— to receive (opposite of giving in exchange)
  • 积— to accumulate (opposite of dispersing through exchange)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I need to exchange money (兑换).
  • Please cash this check (兑现).
  • Add some water to dilute it (兑水).
  • The two parties reached an agreement (双方达成兑合).

Collocations

  • exchange currency(兑换)
  • cash a check(兑现)
  • add water(兑水)
  • exchange rate(汇率)
  • redeem a voucher(兑奖)
  • harmonious blending(兑合)

Idioms

  • To fulfill a promise(兑现承诺)
  • Exchange rate fluctuation(汇率波动)
  • As agreed(如兑所示)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the eight trigrams in the I Ching, representing marsh, joy, and the youngest daughter.
  • In traditional Chinese philosophy, it symbolizes communication, exchange, and pleasure.
  • Used in financial contexts for exchange and conversion operations.

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