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分量
fènliàng
Description
"分量"是指东西的重量或者数量的多少。
"分量" refers to the weight or amount of something.
做菜的时候，我们常常说盐的分量要合适。
When cooking, we often say the 分量 of salt should be just right.
Meanings
分量fènliàng
weight; amount; quantity of something
这道菜的分量很足。
This dish has a generous portion.
分量fènliàng
importance; significance; weight of influence
他说的话很有分量。
His words carry a lot of weight.
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Notes
- Etymology
分 (portion) + 量 (measure/amount), together meaning the amount or weight of something.
- Nuance
figurative sense 'weight/importance' is common in 有分量 (carrying weight, influential).
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