renminbi

plural noun

ren·​min·​bi ˈren-ˈmin-ˈbē How to pronounce renminbi (audio)
variants or Renminbi
: the official currency of the People's Republic of China consisting of yuan

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The renminbi’s role in global trade is growing. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 June 2026 China does not need the renminbi to replace the dollar in order to achieve a strategic victory. — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 June 2026 More Chinese commodity imports are expected to be priced in renminbi as contracts fall due. — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2026 Though citing that figure in dollars is malapropos since, as Putin gleefully pointed out, nearly all was conducted in rubles or renminbi. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for renminbi

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Beijing) rénmínbì, from rénmín people + bì currency

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of renminbi was in 1957

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“Renminbi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renminbi. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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