tōng​bǎo

ancient coins; currency

  • created sense approved 通宝/通寶 · tōng​bǎo · ancient coins; currency — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    通宝 / 通寶

    tōng​bǎo

    ancient coins; currency

    A type of currency used in ancient China and neighboring countries from the Tang dynasty until the late Qing dynasty; coins typically inscribed with the word "tongbao" preceded by the era name, dynasty name, or country name.

    通 (literal) → 通 · tōng · general 宝 (literal) → 宝/寶 · bǎo · currency

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