The Etymology of the Chinese “Yuan” (Round Object/Unit/Primary Unit) Currency and the Composition of Yuan During the Qing Dynasty (1636 – 1912)

The term “yuan” which is used as the name of Chinese currency, translates to “round object” or more specifically, “round coin” in Mandarin. During the Qing Dynasty (pronounced “ching”), the yuan was a round coin made of silver, hence its name...


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