Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jiao
Noun
/dʒaʊ/
Definition
A basic unit of currency in China, equal to one-tenth of a yuan.
Examples
- The price of the book is 15 jiao.
- In China, you can find both yuan and jiao coins in circulation.
- When converting currencies, remember that 1 yuan equals 10 jiao.
Meaning
The term ‘jiao’ is used primarily in the context of Chinese currency, representing a value that constitutes a fraction of the larger yuan unit.
Synonyms
- None (specific to its monetary context)
