彠 (yuē) - To measure & to gauge

彠Tone 1

yuē ｜ 25 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

彠 · yuē

To measure;

to gauge;

to standardize;

a rule or standard.

An archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.

To measureto gaugeto standardize

Usage highlights

Standard measurementTo measure and cutLaw and standard

Synonyms

  • 量— to measure
  • 度— to measure; standard
  • 規— rule; regulation

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text used the character for measurement (彠).
  • He studied the old standard (彠) for weights.
  • This character is found in classical dictionaries (彠).

Collocations

  • Standard measurement(規彠)
  • To measure and cut(彠裁)
  • Law and standard(法彠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character in modern usage, primarily of historical interest.
  • Appears in some classical texts and dictionaries as a term for measurement.

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