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yuan
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yu·an

noun \ˈyü-ən, yü-ˈän\
plural yuan

Definition of YUAN

1
the basic monetary unit of China — see money table
2
: the dollar of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
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Origin of YUAN

Chinese (Beijing) yuán
First Known Use: 1917

Rhymes with YUAN

ban, Bonn, chon, con, conn, dawn, don, Don, drawn, faun, fawn, gone, guan, Jon, khan, maun, mon, on, pan, pawn, prawn, Shan, spawn, swan, wan, yawn, yon

Yu·an

geographical name \ˈywen, ˈywän\

Definition of YUAN

1
river 500 miles (805 kilometers) SE cen China flowing from Guizhou NE to NE Hunan
2
— see red 4

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