Libra (constellation and sign of the zodiac)

The sliding metal weight used on a traditional Chinese steelyard scale to balance the weight of the object being measured.

to weigh something using a scale or steelyard

a metal scale or balance with a sturdy base, used for weighing heavy objects; originally named for its use of the pound as a unit of measurement

a traditional handheld scale consisting of a wooden rod with a hook at one end and a sliding counterweight to measure weight

To start using a scale for trade, typically referring to the start of the purchasing season for agricultural goods or other seasonal commodities.

spring balance; a type of scale that measures weight or force by the stretch or compression of a spring

A metal scale with a fixed base used for weighing heavy or bulky objects; also called a [[磅秤|磅秤|bang4 cheng4]]

The main horizontal arm of a steelyard balance, usually made of wood or metal and marked with scale dots.

the tray, pan, or dish of a steelyard balance or scale used to hold the items being weighed

The sliding metal weight used on a manual scale or steelyard to balance and measure the weight of an object. Also called a [[秤砣|秤砣|cheng4 tuo2]].

weight that is less than it should be

A scale fixed to the ground with a platform level with the surface, used for weighing heavy goods or vehicles; also called a [[地磅|地磅|di4 bang4]].

Gradations marked as small metal dots on the beam of a steelyard to indicate weight

A weighing scale consisting of a graduated wooden beam with a metal pan hanging from one end.

to be relatively heavy for its volume; to have significant weight compared to other items of a similar size

a small scale designed for use on a counter, desk, or bench; bench scale

fair dealings and honest business transactions; providing full weight or measure without cheating the customer

(idiom) literally, although small, a steelyard weight can balance a thousand catties; apparently insignificant factors can have a massive impact or influence

the hand-held cord or strap on a steelyard balance used to lift the beam while weighing items

to provide or have less weight than what is shown on a scale or expected; to be short-weighted

a scale that has been tampered with to show a false weight, usually to deceive customers

Public scales provided by market management for customers to verify the weight and accuracy of their purchases

(colloquial) To have one's mind firmly made up; to be determined and unshakeable (short for a xiehouyu completed by [[铁了心|鐵了心|tie3 le5 xin1]])

to check the weight of something by measuring it again on a standard scale

A precise weighing device used in laboratories or pharmacies

Loss of weight or mass in goods between two weighings, typically caused by natural shrinkage, damage, or the cumulative loss of selling a bulk purchase in small individual portions; weight shortage

A large weighing scale consisting of a heavy beam that is supported by a pole and carried by two people, while a third person adjusts the counterweight.

To lose weight or show a decrease in total weight when reweighing, often due to water loss, wastage, or shrinkage of goods like fruit or livestock

(xiehouyu) lacking a sense of propriety or judgment; literally a steelyard scale without its counterweight cannot determine weight, used to describe someone who does not know the relative importance of things or lacks tact

An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids, usually consisting of a weighted glass tube marked with a scale; also called a [[比重计|比重計|bi3 zhong4 ji4]].

An electronic device used for weighing objects, utilizing modern sensors and computer technology.

the sliding weight or counterpoise used on a manual steelyard scale; (slang) a heavy weight

steelyard or weighing scale

the rope or leather lifting cord used to hold up a steelyard scale

The pan or dish of a steelyard or scale used to hold items being weighed.

the metal hook on one end of a steelyard used for hanging the items being weighed

A type of steelyard scale with a metal hook at one end used for hanging and weighing objects

(colloquial) a scale used to cheat customers by displaying a weight heavier than the actual weight