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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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