knife money

Questions

What does knife money mean?

Large knife-shaped money made from cast bronze, used in China between 600 and 200 B.C. during the Zhou dynasty.

Where does knife money come from?

From knife + money, from its knifelike shape.

How to pronounce knife money

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “knife money”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “knife money”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “knife money” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.