qiān​jīn

one thousand catties

千斤 qiān​jīn
one thousand catties
One thousand catties, a unit of weight; used to describe something extremely heavy or a weighty responsibility
jack
(abbreviation) A device used for lifting heavy loads, such as a car jack
pawl
(bound form) A mechanical part, such as a lever or bolt, that fits into the notches of a ratchet wheel to prevent backward motion
nut
The string loop on a traditional stringed instrument, like the 二胡 èr​hú, that ties the strings to the neck to define their vibrating length

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