Word
hwan
US/ˈhwɑn/
UK/ˈeɪtʃwˈæn/
Definition
n. a unit of weight used in ancient China. It is equal to about 600 grams, but the exact amount can change depending on the time period.
n. a traditional Chinese unit of weight, historically equivalent to approximately 600 grams. The precise value varied across different dynasties and regional standards.
Examples
“The merchant measured the silver in hwan.”
“In the 18th century, a single hwan of silver was enough to buy a high-quality silk robe in the capital.”
“Scholars must cross-reference multiple historical records to determine the exact weight of a hwan, as the standard shifted significantly between the Tang and Ming dynasties.”
Examples
simple
“The merchant measured the silver in hwan.”
contextual
“In the 18th century, a single hwan of silver was enough to buy a high-quality silk robe in the capital.”
complex
“Scholars must cross-reference multiple historical records to determine the exact weight of a hwan, as the standard shifted significantly between the Tang and Ming dynasties.”
Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 환(圜) (hwan).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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