weight (for scales); asset; credential
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
weight (used on a balance scale)
neutralSpecifically refers to calibrated metal pieces used for precise weighing in laboratories, jewelry shops, etc.
Shí实
yàn验
qián前
，
qǐng请
xiān先
jiào校
zhǔn准
tiān天
píng平
hé和
fǎ砝
mǎ码
。
Please calibrate the balance and weights before the experiment.
Zhè这
yī一
hé盒
shì是
jīng精
què确
dào到
háo毫
kè克
de的
biāo标
zhǔn准
fǎ砝
mǎ码
。
This box contains standard weights accurate to the milligram.
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Jīn金
diàn店
yòng用
tè特
zhì制
de的
fǎ砝
mǎ码
lái来
chēng称
liáng量
huáng黄
jīn金
。
Jewelry shops use specially made weights to weigh gold.
noun
asset; bargaining chip; credential (figurative)
neutralMetaphorically used to describe qualifications, experience, or advantages that increase one's value or competitive edge.
Dà大
xué学
wén文
píng凭
zēng增
jiā加
le了
tā他
jiù就
yè业
de的
fǎ砝
mǎ码
。
A university degree increased his bargaining chips in the job market.
Liú流
lì利
de的
wài外
yǔ语
shì是
zhí职
chǎng场
jìng竞
zhēng争
zhōng中
zhòng重
yào要
de的
fǎ砝
mǎ码
。
Fluent foreign language skills are an important asset in workplace competition.
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Zhè这
cì次
hé合
zuò作
，
wǒ我
men们
shǒu手
zhōng中
de的
fǎ砝
mǎ码
bìng并
bù不
duō多
。
In this collaboration, we don't have many bargaining chips in our hands.