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Chinese
chāo
Meaning: paper money; banknote
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

過年時收到紅包後,他把鈔票整齊地放在錢包裡。
过年时收到红包后,他把钞票整齐地放在钱包里。
After receiving a red envelope for the New Year, he neatly put the banknotes in his wallet.

Usage Notes

Refers to paper currency, especially when it is contrasted with coins.

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