硬币 yìngbì coin
How to remember 硬币: 硬 firm + 币 currency = coin.
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How it is used
- A coin (metal money) - 他往许愿池扔了一枚硬币 (tā wǎng xǔyuànchí rēng le yì méi yìngbì) he tossed a coin into the wishing well.
- Measure word is 枚 (méi). Contrast 纸币 (zhǐbì, banknote); together they cover physical cash.
Example sentences
- 硬币是金属做的。 Yìngbì shì jīnshǔ zuò de.Coins are made of metal.
- 他拿出了几枚硬币。 Tā náchū le jǐméi yìngbì.He took out some coins.