cân

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The Vietnamese word "cân" primarily means "scale" or "balance." It is commonly used to refer to devices that measure weight. Here’s a detailed explanation for new learners:

Basic Meaning:

• Cân (noun): A scale or balance used to weigh objects.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "cân" when talking about weighing items or discussing their weight.
• It is often used with verbs like "đặt" (to put) or "nặng" (heavy) to describe actions or states related to weight.

Example Sentences:

1. Đặt lên cân: "Put it on the scale."

   • This phrase means you should weigh the item using the scale.

2. Một cân đường: "A kilo of sugar."

   • Here, "cân" refers to a unit of weight equivalent to one kilogram.

Advanced Usage:

• Cán cân: This term means "scale-beam," which refers to the physical structure of a balance scale.
• Cân công lý: This translates to "the scales of justice," often used metaphorically in discussions about fairness and justice.

Word Variants:

• Nhẹ cân: This means "to be light in weight."

  • Example: "Cái túi này nhẹ cân" means "This bag is light."

• Thêm vào cho nặng cân: This phrase means "to add something to increase the weight."

  • Example: "Thêm vào cho nặng cân" means "Add something to make it heavier."

Different Meanings:

• In addition to referring to a scale, "cân" can also imply a consideration of weight in various contexts, such as whether something is heavy or light.

Synonyms:

• Cân nặng: Refers specifically to weight.
• Cân đo: Means to measure weight.

Academic

noun

1. Scale, balance
   • đặt lên cân
     to put (something) on a scale, to weigh (something)
   • cán cân
     a scale-beam
   • cán cân công lý
     the scales of justice
2. Weight
   • thêm vào cho nặng cân
     to add (something) to increase the weight
   • nhẹ cân
     to be light in weight
3. Catty (0,605kg)
4. Kilo
   • một cân đường
     a kilo of sugar