How to Pronounce "yuan"
word
/juˈɑn/
yoo-AHN
/jˈuːən/
yoo-AN
Definition
The basic unit of money in China, similar to the 'dollar' in the United States.
IPA Transcription
American English
/juˈɑn/
British English
/jˈuːən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
yoo-AHN
UK
yoo-AN
Listen in Context
The price is 100 yuan.
I exchanged dollars for yuan at the airport.
Ten yuan is enough for lunch.
How many yuan do I need for a taxi ride downtown?