銁 (jūn) - An ancient unit of weight equal to 30 & also used in ancient times as a measure

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jūn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

君俊

銁 · jūn

An ancient unit of weight equal to 30 catties (approximately 15 kilograms);

also used in ancient times as a measure for gold.

An ancient unit of weight equal to 30also used in ancient times as a measure

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 斤— catty (modern weight unit)
  • 两— tael (smaller weight unit)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The merchant paid ten jin of gold (十銁黄金).
  • This ancient weight standard was measured in jin (銁).
  • Historical records mention taxes collected in jin units (銁).

Collocations

  • gold jin(黄金銁)
  • ten jin(十銁)
  • jin weight(銁重)
  • ancient jin(古銁)
  • measurement jin(度銁)
  • tax jin(税銁)

Idioms

  • Measured in jin and liang(銁两衡量)
  • Gold by the jin(黄金万銁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 銁 was an important weight unit in ancient Chinese measurement systems, particularly for precious metals.
  • The character reflects the sophistication of ancient Chinese metrology and trade systems.
  • As a metal-radical character, it connects to the cultural significance of metalworking and standardization.

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