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公斤
gōngjīn
Description
公斤是一种重量单位，一公斤等于一千克。
"公斤" is a unit of weight; one 公斤 equals one kilogram.
我们买肉、买水果的时候常常用公斤。
We often use 公斤 when buying meat or fruit.
Meanings
公斤gōngjīn
kilogram (unit of weight, 1000 grams)
这个西瓜有五公斤重。
This watermelon weighs five kilograms.
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Notes
- Etymology
公 (metric/standard) + 斤 (a traditional Chinese weight unit) = kilogram.
- Nuance
公斤 equals 千克; 斤 (500g) is still common in Chinese markets.
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