The Chinese word **佣金** is a compound term formed by combining two characters: **佣**, which originally conveys the idea of service, brokerage, or intermediary work (derived from meanings related to hired labor), and **金**, which means gold, money, or payment. When combined, they create a word that literally means "service money" or "brokerage payment," specifically referring to a **commission fee**—a sum paid to an agent or intermediary for facilitating a transaction. This formation follows a common Chinese word-construction pattern where a descriptive or functional element (佣) is paired with a categorical element (金) to precisely define a type of financial compensation.