Writing
货币 (huò bì) — how to say "currency" in Chinese
货币
Currency, money
noun
Character composition
货
goods
币
currency
Radicals / Keys
巾
Turban
#50 · jīn · 3 strokes
貝
Shell
#154 · bèi · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
外国货币
wài guó huò bì
foreign currency
Examples
货币是国家的基础
Currency is the foundation of a country
货币重要
Currency is important
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Frequently asked questions
Currency in Chinese translation
"currency" in Chinese is 货币 (huò bì).
What does 货币 mean in English?
货币 (huò bì) means "Currency, money".
How is 货币 pronounced?
It is pronounced huò bì (written as huo bi, huobi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "currency" in Chinese characters?
It is written 货币: 货 has 8 strokes, 币 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 货币?
货币 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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