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    Expressing 'currency' or 'money' with 货币 (huòbì)

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    Explanation

    The noun 货币 (huòbì) means 'currency' or 'money,' typically referring to the official medium of exchange in a country or economic system. It is more formal than 钱 (qián) and is commonly used in financial, economic, and policy contexts.

    Examples

    • 不同国家的货币汇率每天都在变化。

      Bùtóng guójiā de huòbì huìlǜ měitiān dōu zài biànhuà.

      The currency exchange rates of different countries change every day.

    • 人民币是中国的官方货币。

      Rénmínbì shì Zhōngguó de guānfāng huòbì.

      The renminbi is the official currency of China.

    • 数字货币正在改变人们的支付方式。

      Shùzì huòbì zhèngzài gǎibiàn rénmen de zhīfù fāngshì.

      Digital currency is changing the way people pay.

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