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haikwan tael

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haikwan tael

[hahy-kwahn]
–noun
1. the customs unit in China, which is the basis for other local taels, equal to 1.20666 troy ounces of fine silver.
2. liang.

Origin:
< Chin hǎiguǎn sea customhouse

liang

[lyahng]
–noun, plural liang, liangs.
a Chinese unit of weight, equal to 1/16 catty, and equivalent to about 1 1/3 ounce (37 grams).
Also called tael, haikwan tael.


Origin:
1820–30; < Chin liǎng
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