款 (kuǎn) - Section, paragraph, item & sum of money

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kuǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

款 · kuǎn

Section, paragraph, item;

sum of money;

to treat cordially;

to sign;

model, pattern;

measure word for versions or items.

Section, paragraph, itemsum of moneyto treat cordially

Usage highlights

FundsClause/itemReception/hospitalityNew model/stylePaymentInstallment

Synonyms

  • 项— item, clause
  • 条— article, clause
  • 款待— hospitality, reception

Antonyms

  • 收— receive (opposite of pay)
  • 借— borrow (opposite of lend/pay)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please fill out this form (填表).
  • The contract has several clauses (条款).
  • I will transfer the funds (款项) tomorrow.
  • They received us warmly (款待).
  • This is the latest model (新款).

Collocations

  • Funds(款项)
  • Clause/item(条款)
  • Reception/hospitality(款待)
  • New model/style(新款)
  • Payment(付款)
  • Installment(分期付款)

Idioms

  • To talk cordially(款款而谈)
  • Sincere and earnest(款款深情)
  • Generous donation(慷慨解囊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient Chinese contracts and legal documents, 款 referred to specific clauses or articles.
  • The character appears in financial contexts, reflecting its association with money and transactions.
  • Used in social contexts to denote warm reception and hospitality.

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