彟 (yuē) - To measure & to estimate

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yuē ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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彟 · yuē

To measure;

to estimate;

a unit of measurement in ancient China;

to regulate;

to standardize.

To measureto estimatea unit of measurement in ancient China

Usage highlights

Standard measurementMeasurement systemEstimate dimensionsMeasuring rulerRegulate standardsAncient measurement

Synonyms

  • 度— to measure; degree
  • 量— to measure; quantity
  • 测— to survey; to measure

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos; disorder
  • 混— to mix; confusion

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient measuring instrument(规矩彟)
  • Standardized measurement system(彟法)
  • To estimate the dimensions(彟度)
  • Historical unit of length(彟尺)

Collocations

  • Standard measurement(规矩彟)
  • Measurement system(彟法)
  • Estimate dimensions(彟度)
  • Measuring ruler(彟尺)
  • Regulate standards(彟制)
  • Ancient measurement(古彟)

Idioms

  • Follow established standards(循规蹈彟)
  • Set the standard for measurement(立彟为准)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to ancient Chinese measurement systems and instruments.
  • Used in historical contexts for standardization and regulation.
  • Appears in classical texts related to measurement and governance.

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