秤

• Pinyin: chèng
• Desglose de hanzi: 秤 = 禾 (grain) + 平 (level/balance) = weighing scale

Significado

Báscula; balanza.

Refers to various types of weighing scales, from traditional balance scales (杆秤) to modern electronic scales. Common in markets, kitchens, and daily life.

Ejemplos

1. 商贩用电子秤给水果称重。
2. 奶奶家还保留着一杆老式的秤。
3. 这个秤不准，你换一个称一下。

Guía de uso

Contexto: market, kitchen, measurement

Tono: practical

Correcto

• 菜市场的秤都要定期检测。(Scales at vegetable markets need to be inspected regularly.)
• 买个厨房秤做烘焙更精确。(Get a kitchen scale for more precise baking.)

Incorrecto

• 我用秤量身高 (秤 is for weight only; use 尺 or 身高计 for height)

Origen e historia

The character combines 禾 (grain) and 平 (level), relating to the original use of balancing grain for measurement.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal