haikwan tael

[ hahy-kwahn ]

noun

1. the customs unit in China, which is the basis for other local taels, equal to 1.20666 troy ounces of fine silver.
2. liang.

Word History and Origins

Origin of haikwan tael¹

From the Chinese word hǎiguǎn sea customhouse

Example Sentences

The value of the Haikwan tael, or customs tael, is about 4s. 9d.

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