Yuan

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The imperial dynasty of China from 1279 to 1368: A historical period in China, established by Kublai Khan, following the Mongol conquest.
    • The basic unit of money in China: The primary currency unit of the People's Republic of China, also known as the Renminbi (RMB).
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (Historical Dynasty):

    • Marco Polo traveled to China during the Yuan dynasty.
    • The Yuan period saw significant cultural exchange across Eurasia.

  • Noun (Currency Unit):

    • The price of the book is fifty yuan.
    • I need to exchange my dollars for Chinese yuan.
Advanced Usage

  • "Yuan" as a proper noun: Always capitalized when referring to the historical dynasty.

    • Yuan porcelain is highly valued by collectors.

  • Currency context: Often used with a number and without a plural 's' (e.g., ten yuan, not ten yuans). The symbol is ¥.

    • The taxi fare was approximately 100 ¥.
Variants and Related Words

  • Renminbi (RMB): The official name of the Chinese currency, meaning "the people's currency." The yuan is the primary unit of Renminbi.

    • The Renminbi is issued by the People's Bank of China.

  • Kuai: A common informal term for the yuan in spoken Chinese.

    • It costs ten kuai.
Synonyms
  • Dynasty: For the historical meaning (e.g., Ming dynasty, Qing dynasty).
  • Currency unit: For the monetary meaning (e.g., dollar, euro, yen).
Related Phrases

  • Yuan-denominated: Referring to financial instruments or prices stated in Chinese yuan.

    • The bond is yuan-denominated.

  • Yuan dynasty art: A specific field of art history.

    • She specializes in Yuan dynasty art and literature.
Noun
  1. the imperial dynasty of China from 1279 to 1368
  2. the basic unit of money in China

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