掂量 diānliang to weigh in the hand Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents diānliang to weigh in the hand 掂 diān to weigh in the hand to lift or hold an object in the hand and move it slightly up and down to estimate its weight量 liáng verb to measure To measure using a tool or instrument, such as determining weight, length, or size.diānliang to weigh up 掂 diān to weigh in the hand to lift or hold an object in the hand and move it slightly up and down to estimate its weight量 liáng verb to consider (bound form) to consider, deliberate, or weigh options