Common Meanings
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děng戥
A small, sensitive scale used for weighing precious items like gold, silver, or small quantities of medicine.
老药师用戥子仔细地称量草药。
The old pharmacist carefully weighed the herbs with a small scale.
To weigh using a small steelyard, often referring to precise weighing of small items like medicine or gemstones.
师傅小心翼翼地戥着那颗珍贵的宝石，生怕有半点差池
The master carefully weighed the precious gemstone with a small steelyard, fearing any slight error.