汇 (huì) - to converge & to gather

汇Tone 4

huì ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

枫惠

汇 · huì

to converge;

to gather;

to collect;

to remit;

to exchange;

a collection;

a compilation

to convergeto gatherto collect

Usage highlights

to convergeto remit moneyforeign exchangeto compileto concentrateconvergence point

Synonyms

  • 聚集— to gather, to assemble
  • 集合— to collect, to assemble
  • 汇集— to collect, to gather

Antonyms

  • 分散— to disperse, to scatter
  • 分开— to separate, to split

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river converges here (河流在这里汇合).
  • I need to remit money (我需要汇款).
  • This is a vocabulary collection (这是一本词汇汇编).
  • Foreign exchange market(外汇市场)

Collocations

  • to converge(汇合)
  • to remit money(汇款)
  • foreign exchange(外汇)
  • to compile(汇编)
  • to concentrate(汇集)
  • convergence point(交汇点)

Idioms

  • All rivers flow into the sea(百川汇海)
  • Talents gather from all directions(人才汇萃)
  • Convergence of thousands of streams(万流汇宗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted water flowing together, representing the concept of convergence and collection
  • In modern usage, extends to financial contexts like remittance and foreign exchange
  • Symbolizes unity and collective strength in Chinese culture

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