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三元
sānyuán
Description
“三元”常常用来说钱，比如三元钱。
"三元" is often used to talk about money, for example, three yuan.
这个词也可以指“三个元素”或者一个牌子的名字。
This word can also mean "three elements" or the name of a brand.
Meanings
三元sānyuán
three yuan (units of Chinese money)
这杯茶只要三元。
This cup of tea costs only three yuan.
三元sānyuán
consisting of three elements or components
这是一个三元方程。
This is a cubic equation.
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Notes
- Etymology
三 (three) + 元 (yuan / unit), a literal number-plus-measure compound.
- Nuance
in everyday speech 块 often replaces 元 when talking about money.
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