劕 (zhì) - Ancient unit of weight equal to twenty taels & ancient coin

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zhì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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劕 · zhì

Ancient unit of weight equal to twenty taels;

ancient coin;

to cut, to sever.

Ancient unit of weight equal to twenty taelsancient cointo cut, to sever.

Usage highlights

Ancient coinTwenty taelsZhi weightSilver zhiCoin system

Synonyms

  • 两— tael (traditional Chinese weight unit)
  • 钱— coin, money

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient coin weighed one zhi (一劕).
  • He paid twenty taels of silver (二十劕银子).
  • The merchant used zhi coins for trade (劕币).

Collocations

  • Ancient coin(劕币)
  • Twenty taels(二十劕)
  • Zhi weight(劕重)
  • Silver zhi(银劕)
  • Coin system(劕制)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used as both a weight unit and currency in ancient China, particularly during certain dynastic periods.
  • Represents an early form of standardized currency and measurement system in Chinese economic history.
  • The character's structure with 斤 (axe) suggests its original meaning related to cutting or dividing weight standards.

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