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测量

cèliáng

Description

“测量”的意思是用工具量出东西的长度、大小、高度或温度等。

"测量" means using tools to find out the length, size, height, or temperature of something.

我们常常在盖房子、看病或做科学实验的时候用到这个词。

We often use the word "测量" when building houses, seeing a doctor, or doing scientific experiments.

Meanings

测量cèliáng

to measure; to survey (size, distance, etc.)

工人正在测量这块地的大小。

The worker is measuring the size of this land.

测量cèliáng

measurement; surveying (the activity)

这次测量的结果很准确。

The results of this measurement are very accurate.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    测 (to gauge) + 量 (to measure), two near-synonyms combined for emphasis.

  • Nuance

    测量 stresses using instruments to get exact figures; 量 alone is more casual everyday measuring.

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