héng

common

Meaning of

衡 means the beam of a steelyard; weighing apparatus; to weigh; to measure weight. Pronounced h é n g.

  • the beam of a steelyard; weighing apparatus
  • to weigh; to measure weight
  • to judge; to evaluate; to weigh (options or situation)

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

shǒu
zhe
gǎn
jiù
héng
 

He held an old steelyard in his hand.

Zhè
zhǒng
héng
chēng
hěn
zhòng
de
 

This kind of scale can weigh very heavy objects.

dài
zuò
mǎi
mài
kāi
héng
 

In ancient times, buying and selling couldn't be done without a steelyard.

Qǐng
héng
jiào
zhǔn
xià
 

Please calibrate the steelyard.

Zhè
gǎn
héng
de
hěn
qīng
 

The graduations on this steelyard beam are very clear.