<p>maybe you want to check this: <a href="http://vancouverchinesegarden.com/calendar/iain-baxter/" rel="nofollow">http://vancouverchinesegarden.com/calendar/iain-baxter/</a></p>

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I think this must be the explanation. It's part of an artist's self-chosen "name" (Iain Baxter&) who has an exhibit at the garden in question. His works of art all seem to have an ampersand in them.
Stumpy Joe Pete
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Allen St.Clair
<p>It's possible you could be looking at a highly calligraphic "钱", or qián, which means "money". I could see those swirly lines bleeding together and looking like an "&amp;".</p>

<p>I'm stumped for any other ideas!</p>

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Matt Seidholz
<p>Traditional Chinese money is "￥". （Your PC's input mode to Chinese, and then press "Shift" and then input "4"）。</p>

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xqMogvKW
<p>While visiting Dr. Sun Yat-sun Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver, B.C. I noticed the sign "&amp;" (Ampersand) is posted everywhere. The tour guide said that "&amp;" means money in Chinese, it is the most important sign in Chinese language. I never heard about that before, is it true?</p>

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Can you provide a photo? I can't think out any meaning of & in Chinese except its western usage "and".
Stan
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2013-11-02T14:25:18.173Z
Nor have I ever heard about it. '&' is even not a chinese literal. The same suggestion as above, a photo could be provided and we'll see if it might be some sign else.
shuangwhywhy
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2013-11-03T23:05:45.223Z
They are wrong, "&" means nothing in Chinese.
tomriddle_1234
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2013-11-03T23:58:05.933Z
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What does "&" (Ampersand) means in Chinese language?
# What does "&" (Ampersand) means in Chinese language?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-11-02)

While visiting Dr. Sun Yat-sun Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver, B.C. I noticed the sign "&" (Ampersand) is posted everywhere. The tour guide said that "&" means money in Chinese, it is the most important sign in Chinese language. I never heard about that before, is it true?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Can you provide a photo? I can't think out any meaning of & in Chinese except its western usage "and".  
> **username_2**: Nor have I ever heard about it. '&' is even not a chinese literal. The same suggestion as above, a photo could be provided and we'll see if it might be some sign else.  
> **username_3**: They are wrong, "&" means nothing in Chinese.  
> **username_4**: Thanks for your question. We are unsure what you are asking without a picture. Unclear questions result in unclear answers. If you could provide more info and then use "flag" to get moderators to reopen the question once you have edited your question.  

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## 3 answers

### Answer by username_5 on 2013-11-03. Score: 4

maybe you want to check this: <http://vancouverchinesegarden.com/calendar/iain-baxter/>

> **Comments:**
> **username_6**: I think this must be the explanation. It's part of an artist's self-chosen "name" (Iain Baxter&) who has an exhibit at the garden in question. His works of art all seem to have an ampersand in them.  

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### Answer by username_7 on 2013-11-03. Score: 0

It's possible you could be looking at a highly calligraphic "钱", or qián, which means "money". I could see those swirly lines bleeding together and looking like an "&".

I'm stumped for any other ideas!


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### Answer by username_8 on 2013-11-02. Score: -1

Traditional Chinese money is "￥". （Your PC's input mode to Chinese, and then press "Shift" and then input "4"）。


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