硬
币

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The word "硬币" is formed by combining the character "硬", which means hard, with the character "币", which means currency; together they create a compound term that literally translates to "hard currency" and specifically denotes coins as opposed to paper money.

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桌子上有一枚硬币。

Zhuōzi shàng yǒu yī méi yìngbì.

There is a coin on the table.

我用硬币买了糖果。

Wǒ yòng yìngbì mǎile tángguǒ.

I bought candy with a coin.

这枚硬币是银色的。

Zhè méi yìngbì shì yínsè de.

This coin is silver.

如果我有硬币，我就坐公交车。

Rúguǒ wǒ yǒu yìngbì, wǒ jiù zuò gōngjiāochē.

If I have a coin, I will take the bus.

他收集了许多来自不同国家的硬币。

Tā shōují le xǔduō láizì bùtóng guójiā de yìngbì.

He has collected many coins from different countries.

Word Definition - 硬币

yìng bì coin; CL:枚[méi]

Individual Character Details

硬 yìng
币 bì