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衡

Mandarin · pinyin héng

to weigh
weight
measure

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衡: héng · measure, weigh, judge, consider

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hang4 · waang4

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character · Etymology 1

cross yoke (of an ox, in carriage, etc.)
beam of steelyard; (by extension) weighing apparatus
to weigh
to judge; to measure
level; even; balanced
transverse; horizontal
a surname

character · Etymology 2

(as a resultative) (pulled) tight; taut
to the limit; to the maximum
famous; prestigious; well-known

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