taels

[US]/teɪlz/
[UK]/teɪlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a traditional unit of weight and currency in China, equivalent to approximately 1.2 ounces or 37.5 grams; a surname, (Tael) a personal name; a unit of measurement used in Sweden

Phrases & Collocations

gold taels

silver taels

taels of gold

taels of silver

taels exchanged

taels valued

taels measured

taels traded

taels counted

taels noted

Example Sentences

he traded in taels of silver.

the price was set at ten taels.

she inherited a fortune in taels.

taels were commonly used in ancient china.

he saved up to buy a gold tael.

the merchant weighed the taels carefully.

she received her payment in taels.

they exchanged goods for taels.

he was rewarded with taels for his service.

the value of taels fluctuated over time.

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