jin
word
/ˈdʒɪn/
jin
/ˈdʒɪn/
jin
Definition
A jin is a Chinese unit of weight commonly used in daily life and markets. In mainland China, 1 jin equals 500 grams.
Usage & Nuances
Usually appears in discussions of food, shopping, and traditional measurements, especially in Chinese-speaking contexts. In English, it is often kept as 'jin' rather than translated, but learners should know the exact weight can vary by region historically.
Spanish: jin (unidad china de peso)Portuguese (BR): jin (unidade chinesa de peso)Portuguese (PT): jin (unidade chinesa de peso)Chinese (Simplified): 斤（中国重量单位）Chinese (Traditional): 斤（中國重量單位）Hindi: जिन (चीनी वज़न की इकाई)Arabic: جين (وحدة وزن صينية)Bengali: জিন (ওজনের একক)Russian: цзинь (единица веса)Japanese: ジン（重量単位）Vietnamese: cân (đơn vị trọng lượng Trung Quốc)Korean: 근 (중국 무게 단위)Turkish: jin (Çin ağırlık birimi)Urdu: جن (وزن کی اکائی)Indonesian: jin (satuan berat Tiongkok)
Example Sentences
I bought one jin of apples at the market.
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Half a jin is 250 grams.
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If you're not used to local markets, the jin can be confusing at first.
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The recipe needs two jin of pork.
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Around here, vegetables are still sold by the jin.
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Wait, when he said ten jin, he meant five kilos, not ten.
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