(duì) — to exchange, to convert, to redeem (currency, checks, points)

Definition

兑 is a formal verb meaning to convert/redeem — typically currency, checks, or points — mostly seen in banking and financial contexts. Pairs with 换 to form the common compound 兑换; 换 alone is the everyday word for swapping things.

verb
to exchangeto convertto redeem (currency, checks, points)

Examples

  • Wǒ bǎ ōu yuán duì chéng le hán yuán.
    I exchanged Euros for Korean Won.
  • Nǐ kě yǐ zài yín háng duì xiàn lǚ xíng zhī piào.
    You can cash traveler's checks at the bank.
  • Tā yòng jī fēn duì huàn le yì zhāng jī piào.
    He used his points to redeem a plane ticket.

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