Writing
纸币 (zhǐ bì) — how to say "paper money" in Chinese
纸币
Paper money
noun
Character composition
纸
paper
币
currency, coin
Radicals / Keys
巾
Turban
#50 · jīn · 3 strokes
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
Collocations
兑换纸币
duì huàn zhǐ bì
to exchange paper money
Examples
在中国，纸币比硬币更常用。
In China, paper money is more commonly used than coins.
我有一张纸币。
I have a paper bill.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "paper money" in Chinese?
"paper money" in Chinese is 纸币 (zhǐ bì).
What does 纸币 mean in English?
纸币 (zhǐ bì) means "Paper money".
How is 纸币 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhǐ bì (written as zhi bi, zhibi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "paper money" in Chinese characters?
It is written 纸币: 纸 has 7 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 纸币?
纸币 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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