锾 (huán) - A unit of weight in ancient China, equal & also refers to money or currency in ancient

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锾 · huán

A unit of weight in ancient China, equal to 6 liang (about 220 grams);

also refers to money or currency in ancient times.

A unit of weight in ancient China, equalalso refers to money or currency in ancient

Usage highlights

Ancient weight unitSeveral huán weightFine in huánGold huánSilver huánHuán coin

Synonyms

  • 两— liang (another ancient weight unit)
  • 钱— money (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient unit of weight was called huán (锾).
  • This artifact weighs several huán (几锾).
  • In ancient texts, fines were measured in huán (罚锾).

Collocations

  • Ancient weight unit(锾)
  • Several huán weight(几锾)
  • Fine in huán(罚锾)
  • Gold huán(金锾)
  • Silver huán(银锾)
  • Huán coin(锾币)

Idioms

  • Fines measured in huán(罚锾之刑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally a unit of weight in ancient China, later extended to refer to money or currency.
  • Used in legal contexts to specify fines or penalties in ancient times.
  • Reflects the historical integration of weight measurement and monetary systems.

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