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haikwan tael

[hahy-kwahn]

noun

  1. the customs unit in China, which is the basis for other local taels, equal to 1.20666 troy ounces of fine silver.

  2. liang.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of haikwan tael1

From the Chinese word hǎiguǎn sea customhouse
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Example Sentences

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The value of the Haikwan tael, or customs tael, is about 4s. 9d.

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