吨 (dūn) - ton — a unit of weight equal to & used in measurement and logistics.

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dūn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 口

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吨 · dūn

ton — a unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms (metric ton) or 2,240 pounds (long ton);

used in measurement and logistics.

ton — a unit of weight equal toused in measurement and logistics.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cargo ship carries 10,000 tons (吨) of goods.
  • This truck has a load capacity of 5 tons (吨).
  • China produces millions of tons (吨) of steel annually.
  • The metric ton (公吨) is 1,000 kilograms.

Collocations

  • metric ton(公吨)
  • long ton(长吨)
  • short ton(短吨)
  • tonnage(吨位)
  • tons of(成吨的)
  • per ton(每吨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A modern measurement unit introduced to China during metric system adoption.
  • Commonly used in industrial, commercial, and logistical contexts in contemporary China.

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