Currency & Money Units

Start with the fundamental words for money and small units that appear in markets and shops. These terms let you talk about cash, coins, and fractions of currency.

Know how to say different currencies by their Mandarin names. This is useful when discussing prices in foreign money or when traveling.

Learn the key question phrases for asking how much something costs. These patterns use jiàqián 价格 (price) and duōshao 多少 (how much) in common ways.

Phrases for stating amounts and paying use fù 付 (to pay), zhǐyīn 指银 (to point to money), and numerals with units like kuài 块. Practice saying totals and asking for change.

Market units like jīn 斤 (half a kilo), bāo 包 (bag), and dāi 袋 (sack) are used when buying fruit, meat, and other goods. Sellers often quote price per unit.

Money in Mandarin revolves around yuán 元, smaller units like jiǎo 角 and fēn 分, and colloquial terms such as kuài 块. Currency names use market or official terms depending on context. Practice asking price with 多少钱 and paying with phrases like 一共多少钱 to handle everyday transactions smoothly.