Memory phrase for the character: 吨


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Meaning ton (measure of weight), tonnage

Pronunciation

dūn

Explanation

Left: mouth (here: container), right: barracks (Where previously plants and sprouts pierced the soil , they build barracks. )

Mnemonic


 
The container for the barracks weights one ton.

Radicals

mouth, openingThis is a small square. If it is bigger: , it is an enclosure.
barracksbarracks, to station (soldiers), village
lighting rodThe use of this component is not consistent. From the character for electricity comes the meaning "lightning rod". Also other explanations are used such as "hook" or "kneeling person".
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 Vocabulary

吨位 dūn wèi  tonnage
吨公里 dūn gōng lǐ  ton-kilometer (unit of capacity of transport system)
重量吨 zhòng liàng dūn  dead weight ton
重量吨 zhòng liàng dūn  


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