Definition
天平 (tiānpíng) refers to a precision balance with two pans, like a lab scale. 秤 (chèng) is a steelyard scale with a beam and sliding weight, common in markets; 磅 (bàng) is a general term for a scale (e.g., bathroom scale) and also a unit of weight (pound).
noun
scalesbalance (for weighing)
Easily confused
- 太平Tài pínglook-alikepeaceful, tranquil
Examples
- 天平。Shíyànshì lǐ de tiān píng fēicháng jīngquè.The scales in the lab are very precise.
- 天平。Tā yòng tiān píng chēng chū le wǔ bǎi kè miànfěn.He used the scale to weigh out five hundred grams of flour.
- 天平。tiān píng de liǎng duān gè fàng yí gè fǎmǎ cái néng pínghéng.Only by placing a weight on each end of the balance can it be balanced.
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