Synonyms for

Yuan

Verb / ju:ˈɑ:n / Another word for yuan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Yuan is the basic unit of currency in China.

Synonyms & similar words

kwai mongoldynasty yuandynasty yuan Renminbi CNY currency money cash coin banknote dollar euro pound yen rupee peso krona zloty franc rand real baht riel

Synonyms by register

Formal

currency monetary unit legal tender

Informal

cash dough moolah bucks

Literary

coin specie

Antonyms

loss deficit shortage lack poverty scarcity

Common collocations

  • Chinese yuan
  • yuan to dollar
  • yuan exchange rate
  • yuan appreciation
  • yuan depreciation
  • yuan value
  • strong yuan
  • weak yuan

Word family

noun yuan

Usage note

The yuan is the official currency of the People's Republic of China. It is often referred to as the renminbi, which means 'people's currency'.

Example sentences

  1. I need to go to the bank to get some yuan.
  2. The price of the toy is 20 yuan.
  3. I can't buy anything without yuan.
  4. My friend gave me some yuan as a gift.
  5. The exchange rate for yuan is high today.

Quotes

  • The yuan is not a freely convertible currency like the U.S. dollar. - Steven Mnuchin
  • The yuan is likely to appreciate against the U.S. dollar. - Mark Mobius
  • The yuan has the potential to become the world's reserve currency. - Jim O'Neill

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