Senses
千斤 one thousand catties
One thousand catties, a unit of weight; used to describe something extremely heavy or a weighty responsibility
千斤 jack
(abbreviation) A device used for lifting heavy loads, such as a car jack
千斤 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
千斤 nut
The string loop on a traditional stringed instrument, like the 二胡 , that ties the strings to the neck to define their vibrating length