人民元
Meanings
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renminbi; Chinese yuan
The official currency of the People's Republic of China. 人民元 is the Japanese term; in Chinese it is 人民币 (rénmínbì).
Before my trip to China, I exchanged some money into renminbi.
The exchange rate of the Chinese yuan has been fluctuating recently.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を人民元に両替するto exchange something into renminbi
I exchanged yen for renminbi at the airport.
- 人民元が上がる/下がるthe renminbi rises/falls (in value)
The renminbi fell against the dollar.
- 人民元で支払うto pay in renminbi
Within China, it's common to pay in renminbi.