千克

千克 is the Chinese term for 'kilogram,' a unit of mass in the metric system. It is commonly used in daily life and scientific contexts to measure weight.

The character 千 (qiān) means 'thousand,' and 克 (kè) is a unit of weight, originally derived from the French 'gramme.' Together, 千克 literally means 'a thousand grams,' making it equivalent to one kilogram.

千克 is widely used in China and other countries that use the metric system. It appears on product labels, in recipes, and in health-related contexts such as body weight. Understanding this term is essential for anyone traveling or living in a Chinese-speaking region.