Catty (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 carefully weighed the silk on the scales, ensuring it was exactly one catty.
- The recipe called for 300 grams of rice, but the market vendor insisted on selling it by the catty.
- In the old days, tea was sold by the catty, and it was a standard unit of measurement.
- The shopkeeper apologized for the mistake, explaining that the price was per catty, not per kilogram.
- The farmer's market sold fresh produce by the catty, making it easy for customers to compare prices.