axe → <measure of weight> 1 realization Unique
NEW Realization 1
type Polysemy
language Mandarin Chinese
lexeme 斤 (jīn)
meaning 1 axe (archaic)

运斤成风 /yùnjīnchéngfēng


to raise the wind with a swing of an axe (fig. for to possess skill, a master of one's craft)
direction →
meaning 2 a measure of weight equal to 500 grams

一斤半 yĩ jīn bàn


one and a half jin (=750 g)
reference BKRS
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