人民币
Traditional: 人民幣
rén mín bì HSK 5

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📚 Example Sentences

我有一百元人民币。
Wǒ yǒu yībǎi yuán rénmínbì.
I have one hundred yuan Renminbi.
人民币在中国使用。
Rénmínbì zài Zhōngguó shǐyòng.
Renminbi is used in China.
人民币的汇率很重要。
Rénmínbì de huìlǜ hěn zhòngyào.
The exchange rate of Renminbi is very important.
我有人民币。
Wǒ yǒu rénmínbì.
I have renminbi.
人民币是钱。
Rénmínbì shì qián.
Renminbi is money.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 人民 (rénmín) means 'the people' and 币 (bì) means 'currency' or 'money.' So, it's literally 'the people's money,' which is easy to recall as the official currency for everyone in China.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is used in both formal and informal contexts, in spoken and written Chinese, especially when discussing economics, finance, trade, or everyday transactions. It is neutral in tone and appropriate for all situations involving Chinese currency.

📖 Grammar Points

人民币 is typically used as a noun and can function as a subject, object, or modifier in sentences. For example, it can be combined with measure words like '元' or '块' (e.g., 一百元人民币).

🏯 Cultural Notes

As China's currency,人民币 symbolizes national economic sovereignty and is tightly regulated by the government. Its value and policies are closely watched globally, reflecting China's growing economic influence. The term itself emphasizes a collective, people-oriented identity under the socialist system.

🔄 Similar Words

人民币 is often compared to '美元' (měiyuán, US dollar) or '欧元' (ōuyuán, Euro) as foreign currencies. It differs from informal terms like '块钱' (kuài qián), which is a casual way to refer to money in general, not specifically the official currency.

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