林吉特

Mandarin · pinyin lín jí tè

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  1. ringgit (monetary unit of Malaysia) (loanword)
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林
lín · forest, grove; surname
吉
jí · lucky, propitious, good
特
tè · special, unique, distinguished
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2–2–4 · lin2 ji2 te4

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noun

  1. (chiefly outside Malaysia and Singapore) ringgit

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