硬
币

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The word 硬币 is formed by combining two characters: 硬 (yìng), which means "hard", and 币 (bì), which means "currency" or "money". It is a literal, descriptive compound where the first character specifies a material property of the object denoted by the second character, thus creating the meaning "hard currency", which specifically refers to a metal coin.

Example Sentences Hide

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