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硬币
yìngbì
Description
硬币是用金属做的钱，很小，可以放在口袋里。
A 硬币 is a small piece of money made of metal that can fit in your pocket.
我们买东西的时候，有时会用硬币付钱。
We sometimes use 硬币 to pay 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.
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Notes
- Etymology
硬 means "hard" and 币 means "currency", together "hard money", i.e. coin.
- Nuance
contrasts with 纸币 (paper money); 零钱 means loose change in general.
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