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How do you say "banknote" in Chinese?
纸钞
zhǐ chāo
In Chinese, "banknote" is 纸钞.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce 'jer CHOW'. First syllable rises slightly, second falls from high to low.
Writing and usage
The first character 纸 (paper) has 10 strokes. The second 钞 has 10 strokes and is specifically the character for banknotes or paper money.
Example sentence
我有几张纸钞。
I have several banknotes.
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How to remember 纸钞
Zhǐ chāo literally means 'paper money' - an accurate description of what a banknote actually is.
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Questions about 纸钞
How do you say "banknote" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "banknote" is 纸钞. It is a noun.
How is 纸钞 written in Chinese?
The first character 纸 (paper) has 10 strokes. The second 钞 has 10 strokes and is specifically the character for banknotes or paper money.
How is 纸钞 used in a sentence?
Use 纸钞 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 我有几张纸钞。 (I have several banknotes.).
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