yuan

¹

[ yoo-ahn; Chinese yyahn ]

noun

, plural yu·an.

1. Also called yuan dollar. a copper coin of the Republic of China, equal to 100 cents; dollar.
2. a paper money, brass or cupronickel coin, and monetary unit of the People's Republic of China, equal to 10 jiao or 100 fen.

Yuan

²

[ yoo-ahn; Chinese yyahn ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)

1. (in the Republic of China) a department of government; council.

Yüan

³

[ yoo-ahn; Chinese yyahn ]

noun

1. the Mongol dynasty in China, 1260–1368, founded by Kublai Khan.
2. Yuan.

Yüan

¹

/ ˈjuːˈɛn; ˈjuːˈæn /

noun

1. a river in SE central China, rising in central Guizhou province and flowing northeast to Lake Tungting. Length: about 800 km (500 miles)

Yüan

²

/ ˈjuːˈæn /

noun

1. the imperial dynasty of China from 1279 to 1368

adjective

1. of or relating to the Chinese porcelain produced during the Yüan dynasty, characterized by the appearance of under-glaze blue-and-white ware

yuan

³

/ ˈjuːˈæn /

noun

1. the standard monetary unit of China, divided into 10 jiao and 100 fen Also calledrenminbirenminbi yuan

Word History and Origins

Origin of yuan¹

1915–20; < Chinese yuán literally, round, circular; yen ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of yuan¹

from Chinese yüan round object; see yen ¹

Example Sentences

They make a monthly salary of between 1,000 and 3,000 Yuan, or $160 to $480, along with free room and board.

From The Daily Beast

To Yuan, the most surprising top brand is Marlboro, which checks in at No. 9.

From The Daily Beast

One of the big shifts that Yuan notes is the rise and dominance of technology.

From The Daily Beast

“We have one of the most competitive markets in the world,” said Yuan.

From The Daily Beast

The authorities claimed Ai owed over 12 million yuan ($1.85 million) in unpaid taxes and fines.

From The Daily Beast

Yen Yuan said, "My wish is to make no boast of moral or intellectual excellence."

From Project Gutenberg

We have described his reception of the traveller Yuan Chwang.

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He was always kind to Yuan Ki, even as he was to the others.

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This was Yuan Ki's way of making the teacher "keep his distance."

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Yuan Shi-kai was president of the Republic, but the hope of his heart was to be emperor of China.

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