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Troy in Chinese

Troy in Chinese is 特洛伊 — Troy means describing the traditional system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones, in which a pound equals twelve ounces rather than sixteen.

Troy in Chinese

特洛伊
proper noun
Pronounced: Tè luò yī
(historical) An ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey.

What does "Troy" mean?

  1. adj Describing the traditional system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones, in which a pound equals twelve ounces rather than sixteen.
    "Gold bars are priced by the troy ounce, not the ordinary ounce used for groceries."
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Troy in a sentence

  • Gold bars are priced by the troy ounce, not the ordinary ounce used for groceries.
  • A troy pound is lighter than the everyday avoirdupois pound most people are used to.

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What is "Troy" in Chinese?

"Troy" in Chinese is 特洛伊. Troy means: Describing the traditional system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones, in which a pound equals twelve ounces rather than sixteen.

How do you pronounce 特洛伊?

"Troy" in Chinese is 特洛伊, pronounced "Tè luò yī".

How do you use "Troy" in a sentence?

Example: "Gold bars are priced by the troy ounce, not the ordinary ounce used for groceries." In Chinese, "Troy" is 特洛伊.

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