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Definition
Measuring weight; an object of standardized weight used on a balance scale.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in scientific or technical contexts involving physical balance scales. Outside of a laboratory or a traditional market setting, it is rarely encountered in daily conversation. When referring to the concept of a standard weight in a metaphorical sense, Cantonese speakers usually prefer other terms.
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Common phrases
standard weight
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the general word for weight, 重量, but this term refers specifically to the physical object used as a counterweight, not the property of being heavy.
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Grammar guides
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