Definitions

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  • noun A currency unit of the People's Republic of China, one tenth of a yuan.

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  • noun 10 jiao equal 1 yuan in China

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Chinese jiǎo, one tenth of a yuan, perhaps from Middle Chinese kjaʽwk, horn, corner; see gyoza.]

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Mandarin (jiǎo).

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Examples

  • The gyoza in Chinese 'jiao zhi' or 'gao jee' were tiny as hell, but fried beautifully.

    Shisen Ramen, Torrance - A Szechuan-Style Ramen Shop e d b m 2009

  • The gyoza in Chinese 'jiao zhi' or 'gao jee' were tiny as hell, but fried beautifully.

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  • The word jiao zi then began to be used as a general term for money.

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  • The word jiao zi then began to be used as a general term for money.

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  • The word jiao zi then began to be used as a general term for money.

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  • P: The word jiao zi has a fascinating history where it has taken on different meanings throughout the centuries.

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  • P: The word jiao zi has a fascinating history where it has taken on different meanings throughout the centuries.

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  • P: The word jiao zi has a fascinating history where it has taken on different meanings throughout the centuries.

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  • In Northern China, homemade meat-filled dumplings called jiao zi are popular for the festival.

    Michael Ho: Welcome To The Year Of The Rabbit Michael Ho 2011

  • In September, China Securities Co., one of the two underwriters for Sinohydro Group's IPO, said in a report that it expects the company's net profit to grow 37.3% in 2011 and estimates earnings per share of 40 jiao.

    Sinohydro to Debut Tuesday in Shanghai 2011

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  • Variant: chiao

    November 10, 2014