现汇

現匯
xiànhuì
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 foreign exchange (in account form)
  2. 2 spot foreign currency

Examples

HSK 3
Yínháng jiànyì bǎoliú xiànhuì xíngshì.
The bank suggests keeping it in xianhui form.
HSK 5
Cóng guówài huìkuǎn guòlái de shì xiànhuì.
Money wired from abroad comes in as xianhui.
HSK 7-9
Xiànhuì hé xiànchāo de huìlǜ bùyī yàng.
Xianhui and cash foreign currency have different exchange rates.

Tips

usage
Chinese banking distinguishes 现汇 (foreign currency in account / wire-transfer form) from 现钞 (xiànchāo, physical banknotes). 现汇 gets a better exchange rate because the bank doesn't have to handle and transport cash - a subtle but real cost for anyone receiving a salary from abroad.

Stroke Order

xiàn
huì