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

though; although; used to admit a fact before a transition before introducing a contrasting point

small; tiny; few; minor; in area, volume, quantity, or power, being less than average or less than the object of comparison; opposite of 大 dà

to press; to push down; to hold down with weight

One thousand catties, a unit of weight; used to describe something extremely heavy or a weighty responsibility