Weight describes how heavy an object is due to gravitational force.
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- Refers to the heaviness of an object.
- Commonly measured in kilograms or grams.
- Used in both scientific and daily life contexts.
常见语境：重量广泛应用于购物（如买水果称重）、健康管理（如减肥关注体重）、物流运输（如快递包裹重量）以及体育竞技（如拳击赛的级别划分）。
- 1近义词辨析：在非专业语境下，人们常将“重量”与“体重”混用。但“重量”适用于所有物体，而“体重”特指人或动物的身体质量。此外，“分量”一词虽然也指重量，但常用于抽象语境，如“这件事的分量很重”，指重要性高。
Examples
这个包裹的重量是多少？
everydayWhat is the weight of this package?
请测量该产品的总重量。
formalPlease measure the total weight of the product.
我最近减了一些重量。
informalI have lost some weight recently.
实验记录了物体的重量变化。
academicThe experiment recorded the weight change of the object.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
重量级
heavyweight (often used in sports or metaphorically)
超重
overweight
自重
dead weight / own weight
Often Confused With
Refers to both physical weight and metaphorical importance. Use it when discussing the significance of something.
Specifically refers to the weight of a living body. Do not use this for inanimate objects.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word '重量' is neutral and can be used in almost any context. It is the most common term for physical heaviness. Avoid using it for abstract concepts like 'the weight of a decision'.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often use '重量' to describe abstract importance, which is incorrect. Another error is using '重量' for people; '体重' is the preferred term for humans. Remember that '重量' is a noun, not an adjective.
Tips
Use weight with measurement verbs
Always pair weight with verbs like 'measure' (测量) or 'check' (检查) to sound natural.
Don't confuse with importance
Use '分量' for importance, not '重量'. '重量' is strictly for physical heaviness.
The Chinese unit 'Jin'
In China, people often use '斤' (500g) in daily markets instead of the international kilogram.
Word Origin
Derived from '重' (heavy) and '量' (measure). It literally means 'the measurement of heaviness'.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, weight is often associated with health and prosperity. Traditionally, 'plumpness' was sometimes seen as a sign of well-being, though modern standards have shifted toward fitness.
Memory Tip
Think of a heavy barbell in a gym. The 'weight' (重量) is what you lift.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions在物理学中，质量是物体含有的物质总量，重量是受到的重力。但在日常交流中，两者常被互换使用，不必过分区分。
直接问重量比较不礼貌，通常会问“你体重多少？”或者委婉地询问。
通常不行，形容抽象事物（如责任、意见）时，我们更倾向于使用“分量”一词。
在中国，一公斤等于两斤，所以公斤比斤重。
Test Yourself
这个行李箱的___大约是十公斤。
描述行李箱的轻重应使用重量。
为了健康，他正在努力___。
减肥通常指减轻体重或重量。
请用“重量”造句。
该句语法最准确，符合逻辑。
Score: /3
Summary
Weight describes how heavy an object is due to gravitational force.
- Refers to the heaviness of an object.
- Commonly measured in kilograms or grams.
- Used in both scientific and daily life contexts.
Use weight with measurement verbs
Always pair weight with verbs like 'measure' (测量) or 'check' (检查) to sound natural.
Don't confuse with importance
Use '分量' for importance, not '重量'. '重量' is strictly for physical heaviness.
The Chinese unit 'Jin'
In China, people often use '斤' (500g) in daily markets instead of the international kilogram.
Examples
4 of 4这个包裹的重量是多少？
What is the weight of this package?
请测量该产品的总重量。
Please measure the total weight of the product.
我最近减了一些重量。
I have lost some weight recently.
实验记录了物体的重量变化。
The experiment recorded the weight change of the object.
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