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yuan

Pronunciation: [jʊˈɑn]

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Learn how to use yuan in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “currency”

(noun) a unit of money used in China. Just like how we use dollars or euros, people in China use yuan to buy things.

Example

I bought a toy for 100 yuan at the market.

Example

I didn’t have enough yuan to buy the video game I wanted.

Example

How many yuan do you need to pay for that book?

Context: “weight measurement”

(noun) a traditional Chinese unit of weight. It is used to measure how heavy something is, especially in cooking or trade.

Example

The recipe calls for five yuan of flour to make the bread.

Example

That fish is too heavy; it is more than ten yuan!

Example

How many yuan does the watermelon weigh?

How to pronounce yuan

Pronunciation: [jʊˈɑn]

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