Meaning
货币 refers to currency or money as a medium of exchange in economics. It encompasses both physical forms like coins and banknotes, as well as digital currency. The term is commonly used in formal contexts, financial news, economics, and international trade discussions.
Usage
This is a formal term used in economics, banking, and finance contexts. In everyday conversation, people more commonly use 钱 (qián) for money. 货币 appears frequently in news about exchange rates, monetary policy, and international finance. Common patterns include 货币政策 (monetary policy), 货币贬值 (currency devaluation), and 外币 (foreign currency).
Examples
- 01人民币是中国的官方货币。.The Renminbi is China's official currency.
- 02各国的货币汇率每天都在变化。.The exchange rates of various countries' currencies change every day.
Characters
Measure words
- 种一种货币
Common collocations
- 货币政策monetary policy
- 货币贬值currency devaluation
- 本国货币domestic currency
- 数字货币digital currency
Origin
The word combines 货 (goods) and 币 (currency/coin), literally meaning 'goods currency.' This reflects currency's fundamental function as a medium for exchanging goods and services.