Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "戥", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "戥", and master the standard way of writing the character "戥".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 戥
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "戥" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
戥 [děng]
1. A type of small scale used for weighing small quantities of items such as gold, silver, and medicine, referred to as "戥子" (a small steelyard).
2. To weigh using a small steelyard: e.g., "Weigh this package of medicine with the small steelyard."
名 (Noun):
戥子 (English: a small steelyard). Also called "戥秤". This is a small scale used for weighing valuable items such as gold and silver, with the maximum unit being 'liang' (两). For example: 戥头 (the weight of the small steelyard).
动 (Verb):
To weigh items with a small steelyard (English: weigh with a small steelyard). For example: "Weigh this ring with the small steelyard"; 戥耗 (the difference in weight measured by the small steelyard).