plural yuan
1
: the basic monetary unit of the People's Republic of China see Money Table compare renminbi
2
: the dollar of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
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In the end, Zuo hired a couple with shepherding experience, offering them a total annual salary of about 200,000 yuan ($30,000).
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Erin Tan, NBC news, 3 June 2026
The average cost is 300 yuan ($45), though prices can exceed 1,000 yuan (more than $150).
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
When Nio launched its flagship ET9 sedan in late 2023, prices started at 800,000 yuan.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The startup has launched four humanoids, including the 50cm-tall Zeroth M1, which was unveiled in January with a price tag of 10,000 yuan ($1,500).
—Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Erin Tan, NBC news, 3 June 2026
The average cost is 300 yuan ($45), though prices can exceed 1,000 yuan (more than $150).
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
When Nio launched its flagship ET9 sedan in late 2023, prices started at 800,000 yuan.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The startup has launched four humanoids, including the 50cm-tall Zeroth M1, which was unveiled in January with a price tag of 10,000 yuan ($1,500).
—Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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“Yuan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yuan. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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Yuan
geographical name
Yu·an
ˈywen 
ˈywän
1
river 500 miles (805 kilometers) long in southeast central China flowing from Guizhou northeast to northeastern Hunan
2
see red sense 4
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