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钱 (qián): money

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HSK 1noun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: money
Characters: 1
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 1
Strokes: 10
Radical: 钅
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

coin
money
unit of weight
money
cash
a unit of weight (one tenth of a liang)
surname Qian
surname Qian

Chinese explanation

指铜钱，也泛指货币或金钱，如人民币、零钱
在中国，钱也是一个常见姓氏。

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Example sentences

I have a lot of money.

He lent money to a friend.

How much does this book cost?

There is no money in the wallet.

To earn money, he works hard.

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