Definition
回扣 refers to a sum of money given back to a buyer or agent after a transaction, often secretly. The term can be neutral (sales commission) or negative (kickback, bribe) depending on context — in Chinese business settings, 回扣 often implies an unethical or illegal practice, unlike a transparent commission (佣金). Be careful when using it in formal or legal contexts.
n.
kickbackillegal rebate (often to a purchasing agent)sales commissiona portion of a sale returned to the salesperson or facilitator
Examples
- 回扣。Nà ge xiāoshòuyuán tōngguò gěi huí kòu ná dào le zhè bǐ dà dìngdān.That salesperson secured this big deal by giving kickbacks.
- 回扣。Gōngsī guīdìng yánjìn shōushòu rènhé xíngshì de huí kòu.The company strictly prohibits accepting any form of kickbacks.
- 回扣。Tā zuò zhōngjiān rén zhuàn le bù shǎo huí kòu.He made quite a bit of commission as an intermediary.
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