Definition
测量 (cèliáng) is a formal, general verb for measuring dimensions, quantity, or surveying land. It is more comprehensive than 量 (liàng, informal everyday measurement) and broader than 测 (cè, which often implies testing or inferring through measurement).
verb
to measure (dimensions, quantity, etc.)to survey (land, area, etc.)
Examples
- 测量。Wǒ zhèngzài cè liáng zhège fángjiān de chángdù hé kuāndù.I am measuring the length and width of this room.
- 测量。Gōngchéngshī yòng zhuānyè shèbèi cè liáng le zhěng piàn tǔdì.The engineer surveyed the entire piece of land with professional equipment.
- 测量。Hùshi měitiān zǎowǎn dōu cè liáng bìngrén de tǐwēn.The nurse measures the patient's body temperature every morning and evening.
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