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测量

cè liáng

English translation of 测量

measurement

The Chinese word '测量' is used much like the English word 'measurement'. It primarily refers to the size, length, amount, etc., that is discovered by measuring. It can be used in various contexts, such as science, engineering, and everyday life, to indicate the action or process of measuring something.


Example sentences using: 测量

测量是一项必要的任务。

Cèliáng shì yī xiàng bìyào de rènwù.

English translation of 测量是一项必要的任务。

Measurement is a necessary task.

This statement is describing the act of measuring as an essential task, which may be used in a scientific or work-related context.

测量距离需要专业工具。

Cèliáng jùlí xūyào zhuānyè gōngjù.

English translation of 测量距离需要专业工具。

Measuring distance requires professional tools.

This sentence is expressing the need for specialized tools when measuring distance, generally referring to situations like surveying or engineering.

你能测量这块木头的长度吗?

Nǐ néng cèliáng zhè kuài mùtou de chángdù ma?

English translation of 你能测量这块木头的长度吗?

Can you measure the length of this piece of wood?

This sentence is asking if someone is able to measure or quantify the length of a particular piece of wood. It's a common question that could occur in many different contexts.

他正在测量房间的宽度。

Tā zhèngzài cèliáng fángjiān de kuāndù.

English translation of 他正在测量房间的宽度。

He is measuring the width of the room.

This phrase explains a current action that's taking place, in this case, someone measuring the width of a room. This might occur during renovation or furniture planning.

测量温度是她的责任。

Cèliáng wēndù shì tā de zérèn.

English translation of 测量温度是她的责任。

Measuring the temperature is her responsibility.

This sentence is ascribing the responsibility of measuring the temperature to her, a situation that may occur in a workspace, laboratory, or medical situation.

测量这片土地需要耐心。

Cèliáng zhè piàn tǔdì xūyào nàixīn.

English translation of 测量这片土地需要耐心。

Measuring this plot of land requires patience.

This phrase expresses the need for patience when measuring a plot of land, indicating that it is a meticulous and time-consuming process typically involved in fields like surveying or real estate.

在厨房中,测量很重要。

Zài chúfáng zhōng, cèliáng hěn zhòngyào.

English translation of 在厨房中,测量很重要。

In the kitchen, measuring is important.

This statement refers to the importance of measuring within the context of cooking or baking in a kitchen, as many recipes require precise measurements.

测量他的血压是医生的工作。

Cèliáng tā de xiěyā shì yīshēng de gōngzuò.

English translation of 测量他的血压是医生的工作。

Measuring his blood pressure is the doctor's job.

This sentence implies that it's a doctor's duty to measure someone's blood pressure, a common activity in medical contexts for health evaluation.

我要测量一下我的体重。

Wǒ yào cèliáng yīxià wǒ de tǐzhòng.

English translation of 我要测量一下我的体重。

I need to measure my weight.

This phrase indicates the speaker's intent to measure their weight, typically referring to a routine act of checking personal health or fitness.

她使用尺子测量细节。

Tā shǐyòng chǐzǐ cèliáng xìjié.

English translation of 她使用尺子测量细节。

She uses a ruler to measure the details.

This sentence describes someone using a ruler to measure or assess details, suggesting precision or meticulousness in a task, such as crafting or technical design.

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