Definition of "jiao" []

• See Table at currency. (noun)

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• "The gyoza in Chinese 'jiao zhi' or 'gao jee' were tiny as hell, but fried beautifully."
• "P: The word jiao zi has a fascinating history where it has taken on different meanings throughout the centuries."
• "The word jiao zi then began to be used as a general term for money."