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Cattie (Noun)

Meaning

Any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams).

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

  • The merchant proudly displayed his wares by weight, offering the Silk Road spices and herbs in quantities of one cattie or more.
  • In old Chinatown, the butcher sold pork shoulder by the cattie, carefully wrapping each customer's purchase in paper for the long trip home.
  • After some calculations, the trader realized he had inadvertently agreed to transport 300 cattie of tea, far more than his small vessel could safely carry.
  • When buying goods at the night market, it's customary to request prices by the cattie rather than by the kilogram.
  • A single cattie of the best jasmine rice could cost a small fortune, depending on the quality and freshness of the crop.

Synonyms

  • Catty

Hypernyms

  • Weight Unit
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