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軟妹幣

简软妹币 · 繁軟妹幣

Mandarin · pinyin ruǎn mèi bì

(Internet slang) Renminbi (pun on 人民幣 rén mín bì)

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軟: Look up this written character
妹: mèi · younger sister
幣: Look up this written character
软: ruǎn · soft, flexible, pliable; weak
币: bì · currency, coins, legal tender

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3–4–4 · ruan3 mei4 bi4

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noun

(neologism, humorous) renminbi

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