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磅
bàng
Description
"磅"是一个重量单位，一磅大约是四百五十克。
"磅" is a unit of weight, approximately 450 grams.
在很多国家，人们用"磅"来说体重或买东西。
In many countries, people use "磅" to talk about body weight or buying things.
Meanings
磅bàng
pound (unit of weight)
这个包裹重五磅。
This package weighs five pounds.
磅bàng
to weigh (something on a scale)
你去磅一下这袋米。
Go weigh this bag of rice.
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Notes
- Etymology
phonetic loan from English "pound"; the character combines 石 (stone) with a sound component.
- Nuance
as a unit it is common in Hong Kong and imported goods; mainland mostly uses 公斤.
In videos
“然后我告诉他，如果他在离开之前减掉100磅，我就给他一个圈”
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