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天平
tiānpíng
Description
天平是一种用来称重量的工具，两边有盘子，可以比较东西的轻重。
A 天平 is a tool used to measure weight, with pans on both sides to compare the heaviness of objects.
我们在科学课上用天平来称东西。
We use a 天平 to weigh things in science class.
Meanings
天平tiānpíng
a balance scale for measuring weight
老师用天平称了一块石头。
The teacher weighed a stone with a balance scale.
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Notes
- Etymology
天 (sky/heaven) + 平 (level/flat), describing the balanced beam of the scale.
- Nuance
天平 is a two-pan balance; 秤 is the general word for scales.
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