yuan

noun yu·an \ˈyü-ən, yü-ˈän\

: the basic unit of money in China; also : a coin or bill worth one yuan

plural yuan

Full Definition of YUAN

— see money table

: the dollar of the Republic of China (Taiwan)

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Chinese (Beijing) yuán

First Known Use: 1917

geographical name Yu·an \ˈywen, ˈywän\

river 500 miles (805 kilometers) SE cen China flowing from Guizhou NE to NE Hunan

— see red 4

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