鈞 (jūn) - Jun — a unit of weight in ancient & an honorific term for a respected person, especially

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鈞 · jūn

Jun — a unit of weight in ancient China (approx.

30 jin/15 kg);

an honorific term for a respected person, especially in official or literary contexts;

also used in names to convey dignity and importance.

Jun — a unit of weight in ancientan honorific term for a respected person, especiallyalso used in names to convey dignity and

Usage highlights

Respected sirImperial decreeFor your inspectionOne jun weightThousand jun weightJun porcelain

Synonyms

  • 尊— honorable, respected
  • 重— heavy, important

Antonyms

  • 轻— light, insignificant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a highly respected official (钧座).
  • This ancient artifact weighs one jun (一钧).
  • The imperial edict was issued (钧旨).
  • A term of respect for elders or superiors (钧鉴).

Collocations

  • Respected sir(钧座)
  • Imperial decree(钧旨)
  • For your inspection(钧鉴)
  • One jun weight(一钧)
  • Thousand jun weight(千钧)
  • Jun porcelain(钧瓷)

Idioms

  • A weight of a thousand jun hanging by a single hair(千钧一发)
  • The words of a sage carry great weight(一言千钧)
  • The power of authority(雷霆万钧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally an ancient unit of weight (30 jin), symbolizing heaviness and importance.
  • Used as an honorific in imperial China for high officials, documents, and correspondence.
  • Associated with Jun porcelain (钧瓷), a famous type of Chinese pottery from the Jun kilns.

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