公斤

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Understanding 公斤 (gōngjīn)

The word 公斤 means "kilogram," a standard unit of mass used internationally. It is commonly used in everyday contexts when discussing weights of food, objects, or other measurable items.

Usage in Conversation

公斤 is typically used after a number to indicate weight, e.g., 公斤 (five kilograms). It is a neutral term suitable for both formal and informal situations.

Common Collocations

  • 公斤 (chēng gōngjīn): to weigh in kilograms, often used when measuring groceries or parcels.
  • X公斤 (zhòng le X gōngjīn): to weigh X kilograms, used to describe the weight of an object.
  • X公斤 (mǎi X gōngjīn): to buy X kilograms, common in shopping contexts.

Tips

  • 公斤 is a fixed measure and should not be confused with , which is a traditional Chinese unit roughly equal to 0.5 kilograms.
  • When speaking about weight, 公斤 is the standard and internationally recognized unit, so it is preferred in most contexts.
  • Avoid mixing 公斤 with other units in the same sentence to keep clarity.

Using 公斤 correctly helps you communicate weight clearly and precisely in Chinese.

Example Sentences

This watermelon weighs five kilograms.

Please help me weigh this bag of rice to see if it is ten kilograms.

Kilogram is an internationally used unit of mass.

I bought three kilograms of apples, enough for our family to eat for a few

The weight of this machine is 200 kilograms, very heavy.