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Meaning: dry measure equivalent to 16 斗 or 160 liters
💡 Imagine 16 buckets (斗) stacked to form one 斞 – a large grain measure.
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斞 (yǔ) meaning in English —

斞 (yǔ) is an ancient Chinese unit of dry measure, equal to 16 斗 (dǒu) or about 160 liters. It was used in historical contexts for measuring grains like rice and millet. This character is rare in modern Chinese, often appearing in classical texts or historical discussions. Understanding 斞 helps learners grasp ancient Chinese measurement systems and cultural practices.

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