公斤 (gōngjīn) — how to say "kilogram" in Chinese

公斤

Kilogram

Character composition

public, metric

measure of weight (0.5 kg)

Radicals / Keys

Axe

#69 · jīn · 4 strokes

Eight

#12 · · 2 strokes

Examples

这袋大米有十公斤,我一个人搬不动。

This bag of rice weighs ten kilograms, I can't carry it alone.

我买了三公斤苹果。

I bought three kilograms of apples.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 公斤 (gōngjīn) — kilogram

[gōngjīn-] Gong Jin the juggler amazed the public 公 with his new act: juggling 50 kilograms 公斤 of weight! With each spin, he showed his skill in balancing weight units 斤, earning applause from the crowd 🏋️‍♂️👏. As the show ended, everyone cheered for Gong Jin, the master of 公斤 weights!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "kilogram" in Chinese?

"kilogram" in Chinese is 公斤 (gōngjīn).

What does 公斤 mean in English?

公斤 (gōngjīn) means "Kilogram".

How is 公斤 pronounced?

It is pronounced gōngjīn (written as gongjin). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "kilogram" in Chinese characters?

It is written 公斤.

What HSK level is 公斤?

公斤 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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