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March 24, 2026
镑(鎊)bàng(bang4)
镑 (bàng) refers to the pound sterling, a unit of currency used in the United Kingdom. It is often encountered in contexts related to finance, international trade, or when discussing monetary values in English-speaking countries.
Strokes15Radical钅Frequency#5587DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
The pound sterling has a long history in British commerce and is often seen as a symbol of the UK's economic strength. In Chinese culture, discussions about currency often reflect the importance of international trade.
Memory Tip
The character 镑 resembles a coin with the metal radical 钅 (indicating something metallic) combined with the phonetic element 邦 (bāng). Imagine a shiny pound coin that jingles as it rolls, reminding you of 'bàng' and its connection to money.
Meanings of 镑
bàng(bang4)
1pound sterling
2pound (sterling) (loanword)
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About 镑
镑Simplified
鎊Traditional
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钅Radical
数词shùcínumeral (num.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
Be cautious of its usage in different contexts, as it can be confused with other currency terms. It's more common in formal contexts, such as financial discussions. Ensure to use the correct tone, as mispronouncing it may lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
Although 镑 is not included in the HSK levels, understanding it can be beneficial for learners at any level who wish to engage with topics related to finance or travel. Focus on recognizing the character in written texts about currency.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 镑 with other similar-sounding words, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我有十镑钱' (Wǒ yǒu shí bàng qián) is correct, but using it in informal contexts can sound awkward.
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Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 旁 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鎊.
1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
2The sound half旁 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaymoney
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 镑?
Decomposition of 镑
IDS Structure⿰钅旁
镑Full Character
=
钅jin1
left
旁pang2
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 镑?
How to say pound sterling in Chinese
“pound sterling” in Chinese is镑bàng
镑 (bàng) refers to the pound sterling, a unit of currency used in the United Kingdom. It is often encountered in contexts related to finance, international trade, or when discussing monetary values in English-speaking countries.
When to use 镑
Be cautious of its usage in different contexts, as it can be confused with other currency terms. It's more common in formal contexts, such as financial discussions. Ensure to use the correct tone, as mispronouncing it may lead to misunderstandings.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 镑 with other similar-sounding words, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我有十镑钱' (Wǒ yǒu shí bàng qián) is correct, but using it in informal contexts can sound awkward.
Write 镑
镑
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Grammar Patterns of 镑
镑 functions as a number. It almost always combines with a measure word before a noun (三个人, 五本书). Standalone numbers are rare outside of math or counting. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我离开剑桥时，透支了1万英____。
When I left Cambridge I had a £10,000 overdraft.
Example Sentences for 镑 (10)
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1
我离开剑桥时，透支了1万英镑。
wǒ lí kāi jiàn qiáo shí， ， tòu zhī1 le 1 wàn。
When I left Cambridge I had a £10,000 overdraft.
2
透支的客户每月要缴纳5英镑的费用。
tòu zhī de kè hù měi yuè yào jiǎo nà5 5 yīng bàng de fèi。
Customers who arrange overdrafts will face a monthly charge of £
3
每个月的彩池奖金总额达1,350万英镑。
měi gè yuè de cǎi chí jiǎng jīn zǒng é dá1,350 1,350 wàn yīng。
Each month the total prize kitty is £5 million.
4
该公司不得不为裁员支付4.72亿英镑的补偿款。
gāi gōng sī bù dé bù wéi cái yuán zhī fù4.72 4.72 yì yīng bàng de bǔ cháng。
The company has had to make redundancy payments of £472 million.
5
“你要多少?”“我要1英镑的.”
“ “ nǐ yào duō?”“ shǎo ?”“1 wǒ yào 1.”
"How many do you want?" — "I'll have a pound's worth."
