Yuan: meaning, definitions and examples

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yuan

 

[ jสŠหˆรฆn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

currency unit

Yuan is the basic unit of currency in China, represented by the symbol ยฅ. It is part of the Renminbi (RMB), which is the official currency of the People's Republic of China. The yuan is further subdivided into jiao and fen.

Synonyms

Chinese yuan, RMB, Renminbi

Examples of usage

  • I exchanged my dollars for yuan while traveling in China.
  • The price of goods is often displayed in yuan.
  • Investing in yuan can diversify your currency portfolio.

Translations

Translations of the word "yuan" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น yuan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅเค†เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Yuan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ yuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัŽะฐะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ yuan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท yuan

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ yuan

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yuan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„์•ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูˆุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ yuan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ yuan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yuan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัŽะฐะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ yuan

Etymology

The word 'yuan' comes from the Chinese 'ๅœ†' (yuรกn), which means 'round', referring to the shape of the coins that were first minted during the Tang Dynasty. The term was adopted into Western languages through trade and increased interaction with China over the centuries. The yuan was established as the main currency unit during the early 20th century when the Chinese government sought to modernize its economy. The introduction of the yuan was part of broader economic reforms that aimed to unify various provincial currencies. Over time, the yuan has undergone significant changes, including its introduction in the foreign exchange market, reflecting China's growing influence in global trade. Today, the yuan can be found in various forms, including coins and banknotes, as well as digital currency, as China continues to innovate in banking and finance.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,221, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.