Fen (Noun)
Meaning 1
100 fen equal 1 yuan in China.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- I handed the taxi driver 50 yuan, but I accidentally received 100 fen in change, not yuan.
- In the local market, I saw an elderly woman arguing with the vendor over 5 fen in change.
- With only 10 fen left in my pocket, I was hesitant to buy a small bottle of water that cost 2 yuan.
- My grandma always reminded me that even 1 fen can be valuable, as every bit counts in our family budget.
- In China, when you receive a bill that is an odd number of yuan, it's not uncommon to see a small remainder of fen listed, such as 5 yuan 23 fen.
Meaning 2
Low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water; "thousands of acres of marshland"; "the fens of eastern England".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The region's unique fen ecosystem supported a diverse array of plant and animal life.
- After heavy rainfall, the fen was transformed into a shallow lake, attracting migratory birds from afar.
- Hikers navigating the trail had to be careful not to get stuck in the dense, soggy vegetation of the fen.
- The scientists studied the fen's complex web of aquatic and terrestrial life, revealing new insights into ecological balance.
- The historic village was built on the edge of a vast fen, which provided fertile soil and abundant resources for the residents.