yuan
word
/juˈɑn/
/jˈuːən/
Definition
The basic unit of money in China, similar to the 'dollar' in the United States.
Usage & Nuances
'Yuan' is usually used when talking about Chinese money, especially in banking or international contexts. The symbol is '¥'. Sometimes called 'renminbi' (RMB), but 'yuan' refers specifically to the unit. Not used for other currencies.
Spanish: yuan (moneda china)Portuguese (BR): yuan (moeda chinesa)Portuguese (PT): yuan (moeda chinesa)Chinese (Simplified): 人民币 - 元Chinese (Traditional): 人民幣 - 元Hindi: युआन (चीनी मुद्रा)Arabic: يوان (عملة صينية)Bengali: ইউয়ান (চীনা মুদ্রা)Russian: юань (китайская валюта)Japanese: 元（中国の通貨）Vietnamese: nhân dân tệ - đồng (Trung Quốc)Korean: 위안 (중국 화폐)Turkish: yuan (Çin para birimi)Urdu: یوآن (چینی کرنسی)Indonesian: yuan (mata uang Tiongkok)
Example Sentences
How many yuan do I need for a taxi ride downtown?
natural
I exchanged dollars for yuan at the airport.
basic
Ten yuan is enough for lunch.
basic
The price is 100 yuan.
basic
Is it better to pay in cash or with yuan on a card?
natural
The bill came to fifty-five yuan, so we split it.
natural