balance or equilibrium; to be balanced or in a state of equilibrium where opposing forces or weights cancel each other out

to weigh, examine, or judge; to consider or deliberate on the importance or value of something

balanced; proportionate; harmonious; even

imbalance; lack of equilibrium

to lose balance; to be out of equilibrium; imbalance

to compete with; to contend against; to match as an equal

To weigh or consider a matter; to balance the pros and cons; to assess the relative importance or value of various factors.

to exercise mutual restraint so as to maintain a balance or equilibrium

Prefecture-level city in southeastern Hunan province

the state where income and expenses are equal; balance between income and expenditure

The stable state of an ecosystem where the interactions between various living organisms and their environment maintain a constant population size and energy flow; also called [[自然平衡|自然平衡|zi4 ran2 ping2 heng2]]

A gymnastics apparatus consisting of a narrow wooden beam (5m long, 10cm wide) supported 1.2m above the floor; also, the women's artistic gymnastics event in which athletes perform movements such as turns, leaps, and tumbles on this beam.

Mount Heng in Hunan province; also known as the Southern Great Mountain of the [[五岳|五嶽|wu3 yue4]]

Hengshui, a prefecture-level city in Hebei Province

Hengyang, a prefecture-level city in southeastern [[湖南省|湖南省|hu2 nan2 sheng3]] Province; it is a major transportation hub and commercial center for the southern Hunan region

To weigh the pros and cons; to consider the advantages and disadvantages of a situation

equalizer, specifically in electronics and audio processing

(78-139) A prominent Eastern Han dynasty scientist, astronomer, mathematician, and writer known for inventing the seismometer and armillary sphere, and for his contributions to Han rhapsody

Hengshui, a prefecture-level city in Hebei Province

Tools or instruments used for weighing objects, such as scales and balances

dynamic equilibrium or dynamic balancing in physics; balance in motion

The traditional system of weights and measures; specifically refers to the collective measurement of length, capacity, and weight.

The "Lunheng" or "Balanced Discourses", a classic of critical philosophy written by the Eastern Han scholar [[王充|王充|wang2 chong1]]. The work is known for its skeptical spirit, attacking superstitions and providing valuable early accounts of Chinese mythology.

state of balance or equilibrium

thermal equilibrium; heat balance; a state in which no net heat flows between objects or parts of the same object because they have the same temperature

Hengyang county in [[衡阳|衡陽|heng2 yang2]] City, Hunan province

Hengnan County in the city of [[衡阳|衡陽|heng2 yang2]], Hunan Province

Hengshan County in Hengyang City, Hunan Province

Hengdong County in the city of [[衡阳|衡陽|heng2 yang2]], Hunan province

a perennial herb with heart-shaped leaves and dark purple flowers, used for medicine and decoration; also written [[杜蘅|杜蘅|du4 heng2]]

To weigh the relative importance, priority, or consequences of different options; to consider the advantages and disadvantages of a situation

Hengdong county in Hengyang, Hunan province

Western Han dynasty scholar and official known for his diligence; legend says that as a poor student he bored a hole in the wall to use the light from his neighbor's house to study.

measuring system used in English-speaking countries for precious metals and gemstones

The state of a physical object where, if slightly displaced from its original position, it tends to return to that position rather than moving further away

Hengnan county in [[衡阳|衡陽|heng2 yang2]] city, Hunan province

A state of stability in a system where several forces or processes are acting simultaneously, but the overall state remains unchanged over time, such as in biological ecosystems.

The system of weights used in English-speaking countries for general goods other than precious metals and medicines.

the sensory system that helps maintain physical balance and spatial orientation; equilibrioception

(literary) Standard or authority for evaluating writing; the power to judge candidates' essays in the imperial examinations. Derived from the metaphor of using a scale to weigh the quality of prose.

(literary) describes houses facing each other or being situated very close together; to be neighbors

uneven or unequal distribution, state of being out of equilibrium

A state where an object or system in equilibrium, when slightly disturbed, cannot return to its original position or state

the state of a physical system where any slight disturbance results in a move further away from its initial position

to struggle for mastery; to compete with others to determine who is superior or who will prevail

(bound form) a unit of weight equal to ten kilograms

to balance again; to bring something back into a state of equilibrium or stability

The separation of powers into different branches of government to maintain a system of checks and balances

equilibrium of forces; a state in physics where the total sum of forces acting on an object is zero, resulting in no change in its state of motion