jing1 bong2英鎊英镑
Jyutpingjing1 bong2
Yaleyīng bóng
Definition
British pound sterling; the currency of the United Kingdom, issued by the Bank of England.
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How it's used
People often shorten this to 鎊 when the context of currency is already clear. It is frequently used in financial news or when discussing travel budgets, and it carries a slightly more formal tone than just saying 鎊.
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man1蚊mānExamples
How many British pounds did you exchange for your trip to the UK?
The exchange rate for the British pound has dropped significantly now.
Related words
Common phrases
to exchange money for British pounds
British pound exchange rate
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Grammar guides
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