斞 (yǔ) - Yu — an ancient unit of dry measure & approximately 20 liters.

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yǔ ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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斞 · yǔ

Yu — an ancient unit of dry measure for grain, equal to 16 dou (斗) or 160 sheng (升);

approximately 20 liters.

Yu — an ancient unit of dry measureapproximately 20 liters.

Usage highlights

Ancient grain measureMeasurement systemOne yu of grainYu and dou unitsStandard yu
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient grain measure was one yu (一斞).
  • Historical texts mention the yu unit (斞量).
  • The yu was part of the measurement system (度量斞).

Collocations

  • Ancient grain measure(斞量)
  • Measurement system(度量斞)
  • One yu of grain(一斞谷物)
  • Yu and dou units(斞斗)
  • Standard yu(标准斞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The yu was an important unit in ancient Chinese measurement systems for agricultural products.
  • It reflects the sophistication of ancient Chinese metrology and grain distribution systems.
  • This character appears primarily in historical texts about weights and measures.

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