斤 (jīn) - A unit of weight equal to about 0.5 & axe

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jīn ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 斤

傑君

斤 · jīn

A unit of weight equal to about 0.

5 kilograms;

axe;

hatchet.

A unit of weight equal to about 0.5axehatchet.

Usage highlights

Half a kilogramAxe and hatchetUnit of weightWeight measurementPrice per jinWeight loss

Synonyms

  • 斧— axe
  • 两— tael (another traditional weight unit)

Antonyms

  • 吨— ton (much larger weight unit)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This item weighs half a kilogram (一斤).
  • He sharpened the axe (斧斤).
  • The price is per jin (按斤计价).

Collocations

  • Half a kilogram(一斤)
  • Axe and hatchet(斧斤)
  • Unit of weight(斤两)
  • Weight measurement(斤秤)
  • Price per jin(市斤)
  • Weight loss(减斤)

Idioms

  • Fussing over trifles(斤斤计较)
  • Half a catty, eight taels(半斤八两)
  • Wield an axe with skill(运斤成风)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically a unit of weight in China, standardized to 500 grams in modern times.
  • Originally depicted an axe, reflecting its use as a tool before becoming a measurement unit.
  • Commonly used in markets and daily life for weighing goods, especially food items.

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