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Guinea in Chinese

Guinea in Chinese is 几内亚, 幾內亞 — Guinea means an old British gold coin, later valued at twenty-one shillings, used before decimal currency.

Guinea in Chinese

几内亚
proper noun
Pronounced: Jǐ nèi yà
(historical) The coastal region of West Africa between Morocco and the Congo, particularly the north shore of the Gulf of Guinea.
幾內亞
proper noun
Pronounced: Jǐ nèi yà
(historical) The coastal region of West Africa between Morocco and the Congo, particularly the north shore of the Gulf of Guinea.

What does "Guinea" mean?

  1. noun An old British gold coin, later valued at twenty-one shillings, used before decimal currency.
    "A guinea was worth a little more than a pound in old money."
  2. noun Short for guinea fowl, a spotted African bird kept for its meat and eggs.
    "The guinea made a loud, harsh call whenever strangers came near the farm."
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Guinea in a sentence

  • A guinea was worth a little more than a pound in old money.
  • In old novels, a gentleman might pay a guinea for a fine hat.
  • The guinea made a loud, harsh call whenever strangers came near the farm.
  • We saw a speckled guinea strutting across the yard.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Guinea" in Chinese?
"Guinea" in Chinese is 几内亚, 幾內亞. Guinea means: An old British gold coin, later valued at twenty-one shillings, used before decimal currency.
How do you pronounce 几内亚?
"Guinea" in Chinese is 几内亚, pronounced "Jǐ nèi yà".
How do you use "Guinea" in a sentence?
Example: "A guinea was worth a little more than a pound in old money." In Chinese, "Guinea" is 几内亚, 幾內亞.
Are there other ways to say "Guinea" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "Guinea": 几内亚, 幾內亞.
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