The very word "yuan" is a contraction of "Yang yuan", or "foreign round coin".

“元”这个字就是“银元(外国圆形硬币)”的简称。

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Yang Yang, 32 Jin Yuan Xiang, Wu Hou Qu; (86-28) 8523-1394. A meal for two, without drinks or tip, is about 150 renminbi.

杨杨餐厅，武侯区锦苑巷32号，电话(86-28) 8523-1394。两人就餐约需150人民币（不含酒水和小费）。

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Esquel, founded by the late Yang Yuan-loong, has thrived under leadership of his daughters Marjorie and Teresa, as well as Cheh, who joined in 2003.

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Each part has something valuable to offer the first, for example, includes a priceless handscroll by the Yuan Dynasty calligrapher Yang Weizhen (1296-1370) and the whole provides a comprehensive understanding of the artist's influences and evolution.

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