Meaning
The basic unit of money in China.
Etymology
Origin: Japanese
From Mandarin 元 (yuán), from 圓／圆 (yuán, “circle > round coin”) referring to the piece of eight. Compare Japanese 円(えん) (en), Korean 원(圓) (won). Doublet of yen and won.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
kuaikwai
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: