籿 (cùn) - A unit of length measurement equal to one-tenth & used in traditional Chinese measurement systems.

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籿 · cùn

A unit of length measurement equal to one-tenth of a Chinese inch (cun);

used in traditional Chinese measurement systems.

A unit of length measurement equal to one-tenthused in traditional Chinese measurement systems.

Usage highlights

OneCun and fenTraditional measurementLength unitPrecision measurement

Synonyms

  • 分— fen - one-tenth of a cun (same measurement)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The margin is one-tenth of a Chinese inch (一籿).
  • Traditional measurements use units like cun and fen (寸、分、籿).
  • The precision required was within one-tenth of a cun (误差不超过一籿).

Collocations

  • One-tenth of a cun(一籿)
  • Cun and fen(寸分)
  • Traditional measurement(传统度量)
  • Length unit(长度单位)
  • Precision measurement(精密测量)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Part of traditional Chinese measurement system that included chi, cun, fen, and li.
  • Used in traditional crafts, carpentry, and tailoring where precise measurements were required.
  • Reflects the decimal-based measurement system used in ancient China.

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