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公斤
gōngjīn
Description
公斤是重量的单位，一公斤等于一千克。
A 公斤 is a unit of weight; one 公斤 equals one kilogram.
我们买东西或说体重的时候常常用公斤。
We often use 公斤 when buying things or talking about weight.
Meanings
公斤gōngjīn
kilogram (unit of weight)
这个西瓜有五公斤重。
This watermelon weighs five kilograms.
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Notes
- Etymology
公 (metric) + 斤 (traditional weight unit); 公斤 = the metric 斤, i.e. kilogram.
- Nuance
公斤 and 千克 both mean kilogram; 公斤 is more common in daily speech.
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