dok6 loeng4 hang4度量衡
Jyutpingdok6 loeng4 hang4
Yaledohk lèuhng hàhng
Definition
Traditional Chinese system of weights and measures, specifically length, capacity, and weight.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical Chinese system of measurement standards. It is rarely used in modern daily life except when discussing history, archaeology, or academic topics related to standardization. It carries a formal, scholarly tone that distinguishes it from everyday words for measuring things.
Examples
This system of weights and measures is very complicated.
Do you know how they unified weights and measures in ancient times?
Related words
Common phrases
unify weights and measures
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this term to refer to modern measuring tools like rulers or scales, but it actually refers to the abstract system of standards rather than the physical instruments themselves.
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