(bǎi) - A unit of weight equal to 100 grams & hectogram.

Tone 3

bǎi | 11 strokes | radical:

· bǎi

A unit of weight equal to 100 grams;

hectogram.

A unit of weight equal to 100 gramshectogram.

Usage highlights

One hectogramTwo hectogramsHalf hectogramWeight in hectogramsHectogram scaleHectogram measurement

Synonyms

  • 百克hectogram (literal 'hundred grams')

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The recipe calls for 2 hectograms of flour (两瓸面粉).
  • This package weighs 5 hectograms (这个包裹重五瓸).
  • He bought 3 hectograms of nuts (他买了三瓸坚果).

Collocations

  • One hectogram(一瓸)
  • Two hectograms(两瓸)
  • Half hectogram(半瓸)
  • Weight in hectograms(瓸重)
  • Hectogram scale(瓸秤)
  • Hectogram measurement(瓸量)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is a modern creation used specifically for metric weight measurements.
  • It combines the '瓦' (tile/ceramic) radical with '百' (hundred) to represent 100 grams.
  • Primarily used in technical or commercial contexts rather than everyday language.

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