jiao
Jiao (noun) means a Chinese unit of currency equal to one tenth of a yuan. Example: “The coin was worth five jiao, half a yuan.”
How to use jiao
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small denomination of Chinese money, like a dime is to a dollar.
Word forms
jiao plural, Jiaos plural
Fill the gap
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The coin was worth five _____, half a yuan.
Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin Chinese jiǎo.
Rhymes for jiao
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What does “jiao” mean?
The word “jiao” means a Chinese unit of currency equal to one tenth of a yuan. In plain terms, a small denomination of Chinese money, like a dime is to a dollar.
How do you pronounce “jiao”?
“Jiao” is pronounced jyow (/dʒjaʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “jiao” in a sentence?
Here is “jiao” used in a sentence: “The coin was worth five jiao, half a yuan.”
What part of speech is “jiao”?
“Jiao” is a noun.
Where does the word “jiao” come from?
The word “jiao” comes from Chinese. Borrowed from Mandarin Chinese jiǎo.
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