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Definition of renminbi

renminbi

/ˌrɛnmɪnˈbiː/
ren · min · bi
Plural:renminbi
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• noun

1

The official currency of the People's Republic of China, introduced in 1948, whose basic unit is the yuan.

Example

"International trade settlements denominated in renminbi have increased steadily over the past decade."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Renminbi" is the official name of the Chinese currency system as a whole, whereas "yuan" is the primary unit of account within that system (analogous to the distinction between "sterling" and "pound" in the United Kingdom).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin Chinese "rénmínbì", literally meaning "people's currency", from "rénmín" (people, citizens) and "bì" (currency, coin); introduced by the People's Bank of China in December 1948.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Renminbi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/renminbi
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