(fēn) - Decigram — a unit of mass equal to

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Decigram — a unit of mass equal to one-tenth of a gram, used in some Chinese contexts for precise measurements.

Decigram — a unit of mass equal to

Usage highlights

decigram weightdecigram scaledecigram measurementgold decigrammedicine decigramprecious metal decigram

Synonyms

  • 分克decigram (standard term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The recipe calls for 5 decigrams of spice (5兝的香料).
  • This gold piece weighs exactly one decigram (这块金子重1兝).
  • The chemical requires precise measurement in decigrams (这种化学品需要以兝为单位精确测量).

Collocations

  • decigram weight(兝重)
  • decigram scale(兝秤)
  • decigram measurement(兝量)
  • gold decigram(金兝)
  • medicine decigram(药兝)
  • precious metal decigram(贵金属兝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Part of China's metric system adoption for scientific and commercial measurements.
  • Represents the modernization of Chinese measurement systems in the 20th century.

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