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balance
to weigh
equal
to compete with
to consider
troy weight, system of weights for precious metals and gemstones based on the 12-ounce pound
to govern
to check and balance
to struggle for mastery
Asarum forbesii
to weigh and consider
to measure and select talents
Notice where 衡 sits in each complete thought.
He lost his balance and fell off his bicycle.
Source: Tatoeba #1659794 · CC BY 2.0 FRShe thinks that happiness and health should be the benchmarks for success.
Source: Tatoeba #13880639 · CC BY 2.0 FRThese things constitute a balanced meal.
Source: Tatoeba #1397099 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe lost his balance and fell off the ladder.
Source: Tatoeba #343654 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe balance of public opinion remains in his favor.
Source: Tatoeba #1192614 · CC BY 2.0 FRIt is hard to keep our balance on icy streets.
Source: Tatoeba #336655 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.