Chinese Amount Capitalizer: A Guide to Financial Characters (Daxie)
Introduction
When dealing with banking, contracts, or checks in Chinese-speaking regions (Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong), numbers are often written in a special set of characters called Daxie (Financial Capitalized Characters). This practice is designed to prevent fraud by making it nearly impossible to alter the numerical values on a document.
Comparison Table
| Number | Simple Chinese | Financial (Daxie) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 零 | 零 |
| 1 | 一 | 壹 |
| 2 | 二 | 貳 (Trad) / 贰 (Simp) |
| 3 | 三 | 參 (Trad) / 参 (Simp) |
| 4 | 四 | 肆 |
| 5 | 五 | 伍 |
| 6 | 六 | 陸 (Trad) / 陆 (Simp) |
| 7 | 七 | 柒 |
| 8 | 八 | 捌 |
| 9 | 九 | 玖 |
Why Use Financial Characters?
Standard Chinese characters for numbers like “one” (一) or “two” (二) are very simple. A malicious actor could easily add a few strokes to change “one” (一) into “three” (三). The financial characters are much more complex, ensuring that any attempt to alter them would be obvious.
How to Use This Tool
- Enter the amount in Arabic numerals (e.g.,
5432.10). - The tool instantly generates the corresponding characters in both Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.
- Use the “Copy” button to transfer the result to your documents.
Conclusion
Whether you are an expat living in China or a business person handling international trade, the “Chinese Amount Capitalizer” ensures accuracy and safety in your financial dealings.