maan6鏝镘
Jyutpingmaan6
Yalemaahn
Definition
The reverse side of a coin, particularly a copper coin, that does not have words on it.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the side of a coin that does not feature the face or the denomination, often used when flipping a coin to make a decision. It is the counterpart to 字, which refers to the side with the text or face. While modern coins have complex designs, this binary distinction remains a staple in casual games of chance.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literary character for a trowel or a type of eel, which shares the same written form but has no connection to currency. In casual speech, it is strictly limited to the context of coin flipping.
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Grammar guides
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