锊 (lüè) - Ancient unit of weight in China, approximately equal & also an ancient unit of currency.

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锊 · lüè

Ancient unit of weight in China, approximately equal to six taels (liǎng);

also an ancient unit of currency.

Ancient unit of weight in China, approximately equalalso an ancient unit of currency.

Usage highlights

Unit of weightAncient currencySix taelsBronze inscription record

Synonyms

  • 两— tael (traditional Chinese unit of weight)
  • 斤— catty (traditional Chinese unit of weight)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This artifact weighs one lüe (一锊).
  • In ancient texts, a lüe was a measure of weight (锊 as weight unit).
  • The bronze inscription records a payment of several lüe (数锊).

Collocations

  • Unit of weight(重量单位锊)
  • Ancient currency(古代货币锊)
  • Six taels(六两为一锊)
  • Bronze inscription record(金文记载锊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese metrology, particularly during the Zhou dynasty.
  • Appears in classical texts and bronze inscriptions as a unit for weighing precious metals.
  • Reflects the early development of standardized measurement systems in China.

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