天平

• 병음: tiān píng
• 한자 분석: 天 = 一 + 大 — here meaning level; 平 = flat, balanced

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천칭(양팔저울)

A measuring instrument with two pans for precise weighing. Commonly used in science labs, pharmacies, and as a symbol of justice and fairness. Metaphorically represents balance, equity, or weighing options.

예문

1. 化学实验室里的天平精度很高，能测量到毫克级别。
2. 法律面前人人平等，正义的天平不会偏向任何一方。
3. 她在心里的天平上反复权衡，最终决定接受这份工作。

사용 가이드

맥락: science, justice, metaphorical

어조: neutral

올바른 표현

• 用天平称一下。(Weigh it on the balance scale.)
• 心中的天平倾斜了。(The balance in my heart has tipped.)

피해야 할 표현

• 把体重秤叫'天平' (Don't call a bathroom scale a 天平 — it refers specifically to balance scales with two pans)

기원과 역사

天 means level or heaven, 平 means flat or balanced — a level balancing instrument.

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal