Meaning & Definition of word "Yuan"
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Yuan
/jʊˈɑn/
noun:
- 1. The basic unit of currency in China, also known as renminbi (RMB).
- Example: The price of the book is fifty yuan.
- 2. A unit of currency used in some other nations, sometimes in a historical context.
- Example: In the past, the yuan was used in trade between neighboring countries.
- 3. A traditional or cultural term referring to the concept of a round or circular form.
- Example: The yuan symbolizes unity and harmony in many Asian cultures.
Etymology
From Mandarin 元 (yuán), meaning 'round' or 'beginning'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
yuan note:
A physical representation of currency in yuan.
yuan equivalent:
The comparable amount of money in yuan relative to another currency.
yuan-denominated:
Refers to transactions that are priced or settled in yuan.
Related Words
renminbi:
The official currency of the People's Republic of China, of which yuan is a unit.
CNY:
The international currency code for the Chinese yuan.
Slang Meanings of yuan
Meaning: A term used to refer to a significant amount of money.
Example Sentence: He made a lot of yuan on that business deal.
Meaning: Used informally to indicate wealth or financial success.
Example Sentence: She's rolling in yuan after that investment.