🇬🇧🇨🇳 banknote - 钞票 : English Lesson

Meaning of "banknote" ("钞票"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A banknote is a special piece of paper issued by a country’s government or central bank that represents money. It has a specific value, like $1, $5, or $100, and can be used to buy things. Banknotes usually have pictures of important people, places, or symbols on them. Unlike regular paper, they are designed to be difficult to copy, often including hidden features like watermarks or special designs.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I found a banknote in my pocket, which means I’m officially richer than I was five minutes ago!

Mom says money doesn’t grow on trees, but I found a banknote in the backyard, so I have questions.

My grandpa gave me a banknote, and I still don’t know if I should save it or buy 100 lollipops.

I asked the bank if they could print my face on a banknote—they said no, but I think they should reconsider.

My dog ate my banknote, so now he’s the richest member of the family.

On a windy street, a child chased a blue banknote across the market. The child picked up a crumpled banknote and saw an old woman crying—one banknote had fallen from her purse. The child returned the banknote, then found a second banknote; the woman hugged the child, both smiling warmly.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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