No. 4,154 in Chinese
吨
"吨" means "ton," a unit of weight.
In a sentence
这艘货船能够载重超过一万吨。
This cargo ship can carry more than ten thousand tons.
In this sentence, '吨' is used as a unit for measuring weight or mass, specifically for large quantities in a context such as shipping or heavy load handling.
他一整天都感到压力如千斤重的吨位一般。
He felt the pressure weighing on him like thousands of tons all day.
Here, '吨' is used metaphorically to describe an extremely heavy weight, representing intense pressure or burden.
我们需要的钢材按吨计算价格。
The price of the steel we need is calculated per ton.
'吨' is applied here as a measurement unit in economic contexts, such as industry and commerce, emphasizing its role in pricing and bulk transactions.
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