der Yuan
yuan
The official currency unit of the People's Republic of China.
EXAMPLE
Für meine Reise nach China musste ich Euro in Yuan umtauschen.
For my trip to China, I had to exchange euros for yuan.
der Yuan
yuan
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Meanings
Usage tips
Use with numbers
When a number comes directly before 'Yuan' (yuan), the form 'Yuan' is used for the plural, not 'Yuans'. This is common with currency and measurement units.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Souvenir kostet fünfzig Yuan.
This souvenir costs fifty yuan.
Typical verbs
In connection with currencies, 'Yuan' (yuan) is often used with verbs such as 'umtauschen' (to exchange), 'bezahlen' (to pay), 'kosten' (to cost), or 'überweisen' (to transfer).
EXAMPLE
Wie viel kostet das in Yuan?
How much does that cost in yuan?
Context: yuan & renminbi
'Renminbi' (RMB) is the official name of China's currency, while 'Yuan' (yuan) is the main unit of that currency. In everyday speech, 'Yuan' is usually used to state prices.
EXAMPLE
Die chinesische Währung heißt Renminbi, aber die Preise werden in Yuan angegeben.
The Chinese currency is called renminbi, but prices are given in yuan.
In real life
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