Definition
钞 is a bound morpheme (b.f.) — it cannot stand alone as a word. It appears in compounds meaning 'banknote' or 'paper money' (e.g., 钞票, 现钞) and also in literary contexts meaning 'collected writings' (e.g., 诗钞). You must pair it with another character to form a complete word.
b.f.
(bound form) banknotepaper money (in compounds like 钞票, 现钞)(bound form, literary) collected writings (in compounds like 诗钞)
Examples
- 。Tā shǒu lǐ ná zhe yì zhāng chāopiào.He is holding a banknote in his hand.
- 。Zhè jiā yínháng zhǐ shōu xiànchāo.This bank only accepts cash.
- 钞。Zhè běn shīchāo shōulù le tā de zǎoqī zuòpǐn.This poetry collection includes his early works.
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