verb / noun HSK 5
Traditional 計量
to measure · to calculate · measurement · metrology
Meaning
计量 refers to the process of measuring or quantifying something, or the system of measurement itself. It encompasses both the act of measurement and the standardized methods used to determine quantities like weight, length, volume, or other physical properties.
Usage
This word is commonly used in formal, technical, or commercial contexts involving precise measurement. You'll encounter it in scientific writing, manufacturing standards, trade regulations, and quality control. The noun usage often appears in compound terms related to measurement systems and standards.
Examples
- 01这个计量单位在国际贸易中广泛使用。.This unit of measurement is widely used in international trade.
- 02超市按重量计量出售水果和蔬菜。.Supermarkets sell fruits and vegetables measured by weight.
Characters
Common collocations
- 计量单位unit of measurement
- 计量标准measurement standard
- 计量器具measuring instrument
- 计量局Bureau of Metrology
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to quantification: 计 originally meant to calculate or reckon, while 量 means to measure or weigh. Together they form a compound emphasizing systematic measurement.