I. ˈyüən, yüˈän noun
also yuan dollar
( plural yuan also yuan dollars )
Etymology: Chinese (Pekingese) yüan 2 , literally, round, circular
1. : the basic monetary unit of China established in 1914 — see money table
2. : a coin or note representing one yuan
II. noun
( plural yuan or yuans )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Chinese (Pekingese) yüan 4 , literally, hall, courtyard
: a department of government in the Nationalist government of China
executive Yuan
legislative Yuan
judicial Yuan
control Yuan
examination Yuan