How do you pronounce 元 in Pinyin?

The character 元 is pronounced "Yuán / yuán" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 元?

元 is categorized under Level 1 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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Q: What does 元 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 元 (Yuán / yuán) translates to "(Yuán) surname Yuan; the Yuan or Mongol dynasty (1279-1368) | (yuán) currency unit (esp. Chinese yuan); first; original; primary; fundamental; constituent; part; era (of a reign); meta- (prefix); (math.) argument; variable; (Tw) (geology) eon". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 1).

Yuán / yuán

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English Meaning

(Yuán) surname Yuan; the Yuan or Mongol dynasty (1279-1368) | (yuán) currency unit (esp. Chinese yuan); first; original; primary; fundamental; constituent; part; era (of a reign); meta- (prefix); (math.) argument; variable; (Tw) (geology) eon

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