měi jīn
usd; dollar
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我需要一千美金。
wǒ xūyào yīqiān měijīn.
I need one thousand US dollars.
这个包的价格是两千美金。
zhège bāo de jiàgé shì liǎngqiān měijīn.
The price of this bag is two thousand US dollars.
他每个月能挣一万美金。
tā měi gè yuè néng zhèng yī wàn měijīn.
He can earn ten thousand US dollars every month.
美元 (měi yuán)
US dollar
美金 (měi jīn)
US dollar
人民币 (rén mín bì)
renminbi
欧元 (ōu yuán)
euro
The Chinese word 美金 (měijīn) for "US dollar" is a compound of two characters: 美 (měi), meaning "beautiful" or "America", and 金 (jīn), meaning "gold" or "money". The term 美金 literally translates to "beautiful gold" or "American gold", reflecting the historical significance of gold as a valuable commodity and the prominence of the United States in the global economy.The character 美 (měi) has a rich history in Chinese culture, often associated with positive attributes such as beauty, goodness, and excellence. In the context of 美金, it refers to the United States, which is commonly known as 美国 (Měiguó) in Chinese. The character 金 (jīn), on the other hand, has been used throughout Chinese history to denote various forms of currency, including gold, silver, and copper coins.The combination of these two characters, 美金, creates a term that encapsulates the value and global influence of the US dollar. It serves as a concise and widely recognized way to refer to the currency in Chinese-speaking contexts.
