Definitions

1. noun

The basic unit of currency in China, divided into 10 jiao or 100 fen.

“The exchange rate between the yuan and the US dollar is fluctuating.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement in China, equal to 1/1000 of a Chinese mile.

“The marathon was 42.195 yuan.”

3. noun

A unit of measurement for the yield of a crop, especially in China.

“The farmer’s yield of yuan per mu was impressive.”

4. noun

A unit of measurement in traditional Chinese architecture, equal to one-eighth of the distance between the capital and the gate.

“The temple’s yuan is larger than the one in the neighboring village.”

5. noun

A unit of measurement in traditional Chinese medicine.

“The doctor prescribed a dose of yuan to the patient.”

6. verb

To cause to yield or produce something.

“The farmer yuaned a good harvest from his field.”