renminbi
Americannoun
plural
renminbinoun
Etymology
Origin of renminbi
1955–60; < Chinese rénmínbi, equivalent to rénmín people + bì currency
Example Sentences
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That’s one way to say, over to you now policymakers, over to you people from the corporate world, you don’t necessarily have to invoice in renminbi or in dollars or in rupees.
The volume of dollars held in reserve by central banks is decreasing a little bit, and it’s not to the benefit of the renminbi, which is pretty stagnant; it’s more other currencies like the yen, the Swiss franc, and the pound.
Last month’s uptick came as China’s central bank recently signaled its tolerance for a stronger yuan amid criticism that Beijing is intentionally devaluing the Chinese currency, also known as renminbi, to boost exports.
Most people who talk about alternative currencies are referring to alternative fiat currencies, like the euro, yen, and renminbi.
From Barron's
Most people who talk about alternative currencies are referring to alternative fiat currencies, like the euro, yen, and renminbi.
From Barron's
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