noun
zhu
joo
Zhu (noun) means an ancient Chinese unit of weight, historically used for small coins, roughly equal to the weight of about a hundred millet seeds. Example: “Old coins were often valued in zhu rather than modern denominations.”
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An ancient Chinese unit of weight, historically used for small coins, roughly equal to the weight of about a hundred millet seeds.
"Old coins were often valued in zhu rather than modern denominations."
How to use zhu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very small traditional Chinese unit of weight, used mainly for old coinage.
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Etymology
From the Mandarin word zhū.
Frequently asked questions
What does “zhu” mean?
The word “zhu” means an ancient Chinese unit of weight, historically used for small coins, roughly equal to the weight of about a hundred millet seeds. In plain terms, a very small traditional Chinese unit of weight, used mainly for old coinage.
How do you pronounce “zhu”?
“Zhu” is pronounced joo (/d͡ʒuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “zhu” in a sentence?
Here is “zhu” used in a sentence: “Old coins were often valued in zhu rather than modern denominations.”
What part of speech is “zhu”?
“Zhu” is a noun.
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