穪 (chēng) - To weigh & to measure

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chēng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

晨呈

穪 · chēng

To weigh;

to measure;

to call;

to name;

to praise.

This character has multiple readings and meanings depending on context.

To weighto measureto call

Usage highlights

To weighTo call by nameTo praiseTo measureNicknameWeighing scale

Synonyms

  • 稱— To weigh; to call; to praise (standard form)
  • 量— To measure; to estimate
  • 衡— To weigh; to measure; balance

Antonyms

  • 貶— To disparage; to demote
  • 輕— To slight; to belittle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Weigh the ingredients carefully (穪 ingredients).
  • He is called by that nickname (被穪为).
  • The ancient text praises his virtue (穪其德).
  • This scale can measure up to 10 kilograms (穪重).

Collocations

  • To weigh(穪重)
  • To call by name(穪呼)
  • To praise(穪赞)
  • To measure(穪量)
  • Nickname(穪号)
  • Weighing scale(穪秤)

Idioms

  • To praise highly(交口穪誉)
  • To call oneself(自穪)
  • Well-matched in strength(旗鼓相穪)
  • To weigh and consider(穪斤播两)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is a variant form of 稱 (simplified: 称), used primarily in historical texts and calligraphy.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, weighing and measuring carried symbolic meaning of justice and balance.
  • The character appears in classical texts with meanings ranging from physical measurement to social appraisal.

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