货到付款

貨到付款
huòdàofùkuǎn
phrase

Meanings

  1. 1 cash on delivery (COD)
  2. 2 pay upon receipt

Examples

HSK 4
Wǎngshàng gòuwù kěyǐ xuǎnzé huòdàofùkuǎn.
When shopping online you can choose cash on delivery.
HSK 4
Wǒmen zhīchí huòdàofùkuǎn, nín kěyǐ fàngxīn gòumǎi.
We support COD, so you can buy with peace of mind.

Tips

memory
Reads in order: 货到 ('goods arrive') + 付款 ('pay'). Goods arrive, then you pay. Mirrors English 'cash on delivery' almost exactly.
culture
Was a major trust-builder for early Chinese e-commerce, especially before mobile payments matured. Still common for cautious buyers and rural deliveries.

Stroke Order

huò
dào
kuǎn