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“foreign currency” in Chinese

Chinese

Also外汇 (wài huì)

Pronunciation

Pinyinwài bì

Example

我在银行兑换了外币。wǒ zài yín háng duì huàn le wài bì

I exchanged foreign currency at the bank.

Illustration for 外币 (foreign currency)

How to say “foreign currency” in Chinese

“Foreign currency” in Chinese is 外币 (wài bì).

Notes and coins that come from a foreign country and can pay for things.

Full entry for 外币: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 外币

中央银行增加了外币储备以应对金融风险。zhōng yāng yín háng zēng jiā le wài bì chǔ bèi yǐ yìng duì jīn róng fēng xiǎn

The central bank increased its foreign currency reserves to cope with financial risks.

Tips for using 外币

  • In a bank, 外币 (wàibì, "foreign currency") can be the object of 兑换 (duìhuàn, "exchange"), a useful pattern for describing a currency transaction.

Other Chinese words for “foreign currency”

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外汇

wài huì

nounforeign currency

我需要换一些外汇去旅行。wǒ xū yào huàn yì xiē wài huì qù lǚ xíng

I need to exchange some foreign currency for a trip.

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