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噸 is primarily used in formal contexts such as trade and industry. Be careful not to confuse it with other weight measurements like 千克 (qiānkè - kilogram). It is often used in phrases like '噸位' (dūnwèi - tonnage) to discuss capacities.
Though 噸 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it is useful for learners at HSK 4 and above who are studying commerce or logistics. Focus on its application in real-life scenarios involving weight and shipping.
Learners often mistakenly write 噸 as tons (without the radical) or confuse it with other measurements. For example, saying '我有一吨的水' (I have one ton of water) is correct, but mixing it with 千克 can lead to confusion.
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Etymology of 噸
Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 屯 represents the sound. Simplified form of 噸.
mouth
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How to say a metric ton in Chinese
“a metric ton” in Chinese is噸
噸 (dūn) refers to a metric ton, a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. It is commonly used in trade, shipping, and industry to quantify large quantities of materials. This term is crucial for understanding weights and measurements in both commercial and everyday contexts.
When to use 噸
噸 is primarily used in formal contexts such as trade and industry. Be careful not to confuse it with other weight measurements like 千克 (qiānkè - kilogram). It is often used in phrases like '噸位' (dūnwèi - tonnage) to discuss capacities.
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Learners often mistakenly write 噸 as tons (without the radical) or confuse it with other measurements. For example, saying '我有一吨的水' (I have one ton of water) is correct, but mixing it with 千克 can lead to confusion.
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'两噸' (liǎng dūn) is the correct way to say 'two tons'.
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