Definition
催款 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to press for payment' or 'to urge someone to settle a debt or account'. It splits like 催了款 (pressed for payment) or 催过几次款 (urged payment several times) when you need to insert a duration, measure word, or aspect marker. Use it in business or financial contexts — it's a common term in collections and accounts receivable.
v.o.
(verb-object) to press for paymentto demand settlement of an account
Examples
- 催款。Gōngsī yǐjīng zài cuī kuǎn le.The company is already pressing for payment.
- ，。Cáiwù bù cuī le sān cì kuǎn, kèhù hái méi dǎ qián.The finance department has demanded payment three times, but the client still hasn't wired the money.
- 催款。Wǒmen děi qù kèhù nà biān cuī kuǎn.We have to go to the client's place and press for payment.
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