lou5 mou4老毛
Jyutpinglou5 mou4
Yalelóuh mòuh
Definition
Mao Zedong, or by extension, RMB (Chinese Yuan) banknotes which bear his portrait.
- Mao Zedong
- slangRMB; Chinese Yuan
slangmoneypeople
How it's used
Using this term to refer to currency is highly informal and carries a slightly irreverent tone. It functions as a slang shorthand for cash in mainland currency, often used when discussing prices or exchanging money. Avoid using this in formal business settings or when speaking with mainland Chinese individuals, as it can be perceived as disrespectful to the historical figure depicted.
Examples
Do you still have any RMB on you?
Related words
Common phrases
a few RMB banknotes
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 毛, which is a colloquial unit of currency equivalent to one-tenth of a Yuan. While both relate to money, 老毛 specifically refers to the banknotes themselves due to the portrait, whereas 毛 is a unit of value.
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