mou4 cung5毛重
Jyutpingmou4 cung5
Yalemòuh chúhng
Definition
Gross weight; the total weight of a commodity including all packaging.
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How it's used
Primarily used in logistics, shipping, and trade contexts to distinguish the total weight including packaging from the net weight. It is a technical term that rarely appears in casual daily conversation unless discussing deliveries or cargo.
Examples
You need to write down the gross weight clearly when declaring customs.
Related words
Common phrases
gross weight and net weight
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
