斣 (dòu) - To measure & to weigh

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dòu ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

斣 · dòu

To measure;

to weigh;

to compare;

to barter or exchange;

also refers to a competition or contest.

To measureto weighto compare

Usage highlights

To measure and compareTo barter and exchangeCompetition and contestTo weigh and considerTo compare and assessAncient measurement method

Synonyms

  • 量— to measure
  • 较— to compare
  • 换— to exchange

Antonyms

  • 赠— to give as gift
  • 送— to give freely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They measured the goods (斣量货物).
  • Ancient markets involved bartering (斣换).
  • The two teams competed fiercely (激烈斣争).
  • We need to compare the quality (需要斣较质量).

Collocations

  • To measure and compare(斣量)
  • To barter and exchange(斣换)
  • Competition and contest(斣争)
  • To weigh and consider(斣酌)
  • To compare and assess(斣较)
  • Ancient measurement method(古斣)

Idioms

  • To compete for superiority(争强斣胜)
  • Fair measurement and exchange(公平斣量)
  • To compare strengths and weaknesses(斣长短)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in ancient texts related to measurement and commerce.
  • It reflects ancient Chinese market practices of bartering and fair exchange.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese but preserved in historical contexts.

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