exactly equal in weight or merit; perfectly balanced
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to be exactly equal in weight or merit; to balance each other perfectly; to be commensurate
formalOriginally from ancient Chinese weight measurements, where 铢 (a small unit) and 两 (a larger unit) match exactly. Used to describe two things being perfectly balanced or equal in quality, weight, or merit. Often used in comparative contexts.
Zhè这
liǎng两
gè个
fāng方
àn案
zhū铢
liǎng两
xī悉
chèn称
，
ràng让
rén人
nán难
yǐ以
qǔ取
shě舍
。
These two plans are exactly equal in merit, making it hard to choose between them.
Shuāng双
fāng方
shí实
lì力
zhū铢
liǎng两
xī悉
chèn称
，
zhè这
chǎng场
bǐ比
sài赛
bì必
dìng定
jīng精
cǎi彩
。
Both sides are evenly matched in strength, so this competition is sure to be exciting.
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Zhè这
liǎng两
fú幅
huà画
zhū铢
liǎng两
xī悉
chèn称
，
gè各
yǒu有
qiān千
qiū秋
。
These two paintings are equal in quality, each with its own merits.
Tā他
men们
de的
gōng工
zuò作
néng能
lì力
zhū铢
liǎng两
xī悉
chèn称
，
bù不
fēn分
shàng上
xià下
。
Their work abilities are perfectly matched, with neither being superior.