Definition
贴现 is a verb-object compound (离合词) used in finance, meaning 'to discount a promissory note or bill of exchange' — i.e., to sell a note before its maturity date at a reduced price. As a separable verb, you can insert aspect markers (了, 过) or measure words (一次, 一张) between 贴 and 现, e.g., 贴了一次现 ('discounted once').
v.o.
to discount (a promissory note or bill of exchange)
Examples
- 贴现。Yínháng kěyǐ tiē xiàn shāngyè huìpiào.Banks can discount commercial drafts.
- 。Tā zuótiān tiē le yí cì xiàn.He discounted once yesterday.
- 。Gōngsī xūyào tiē yì zhāng xiàn.The company needs to discount one note.
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