秤

• 拼音: chèng
• 汉字拆解: 秤 = 禾 (grain) + 平 (level/balance) = weighing scale

含义

A scale; a balance. An instrument for measuring weight.

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

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: market, kitchen, measurement

语气: practical

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

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

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal