Today’s word of the day is 款 (kuǎn) which means funds. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 款 (kuǎn).
取款机 (qǔ kuǎn jī) ATM
The first word is 取款机 (qǔ kuǎn jī) which is a noun that means ATM. 取 means to withdraw, 款 means funds, and 机 means machine. So altogether, it literally means withdraw funds machine. A way of using it in a sentence is: 附近哪里有取款机？(fùjìn nǎ li yǒu qǔkuǎn jī?) Where is the nearby ATM?
取款 (qǔ kuǎn) To withdraw funds
Another word we can create with 款 (kuǎn) is 取款 (qǔ kuǎn). To withdraw funds. This is an option you will see on the screen of an ATM.
存款 (cún kuǎn) To deposit funds
Finally, we can create the word 存款 (cún kuǎn) which means to deposit funds. You will also see this option on the screen of an ATM.