cân ta

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The Vietnamese word "cân ta" refers to a unit of weight known as the "catty," which is approximately 0.605 kilograms. This term is commonly used in Vietnam and some other Asian countries for measuring various goods, especially in markets.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "cân ta" when talking about weights, especially when shopping for food or other items that are sold by weight.
• It is often used in everyday conversations, especially in contexts related to cooking or buying ingredients.

Example:

• When you go to the market, you can say: "Cho tôi một cân ta thịt heo," which means "Give me one catty of pork."

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced contexts, "cân ta" can be used in discussions about nutrition or portion sizes, where understanding weights and measures is essential.
• For example: "Một cân ta rau xanh cung cấp đủ vitamin cho cơ thể," meaning "One catty of green vegetables provides enough vitamins for the body."

Word Variants:

• "Cân" means "scale" or "balance," and it is often used in combination with other words to refer to different weight units.
• Sometimes, people might just say "cân" when the context is clear.

Different Meanings:

• While "cân ta" specifically refers to the catty, "cân" alone can refer to other types of scales or balances used for weighing objects, without specifying the unit of measurement.

Synonyms:

• In some contexts, "cân" can be synonymous with "kg" (kilograms) when discussing weight, but be cautious as "cân ta" has a specific value (0.605 kg).

Academic

1. Roman balance
2. Catty (0,605 Kg)