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硬币
yìngbì
Description
硬币是用金属做的钱，很小，是圆的。
A 硬币 is a small, round piece of money made of metal.
我们买东西的时候可以用硬币，也可以用纸币。
We can use 硬币 or paper money when we buy things.
Meanings
硬币yìngbì
a coin; metal money
我口袋里有几个硬币。
I have a few coins in my pocket.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
硬 (hard) + 币 (currency), literally "hard money," contrasting with 纸币 (paper money).
- Nuance
硬币 is the physical coin; 零钱 means small change in general, often coins and small notes.
In videos
“我有很有一个袋子装了很多硬币”
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