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衡
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
equilibrium · measuring rod · scale
Details
Strokes16
Frequency#1847
Radical行go(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go and horn. Measuring with horn.
Symbolism
Balance, equilibrium, scale. Represents balance.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
合従連衡
がっしょうれんこう
alliance (of the Six Kingdoms against the Qin dynasty, and of individual Kingdoms with the Qin dynasty); (tactic of) making and breaking alliances (to benefit oneself as the occasion demands); resorting to alliances as a diplomatic expedient; alliance (of the Six Kingdoms against the Qin dynasty, and of individual Kingdoms with the Qin dynasty)
平衡感覚
へいこうかんかく
sense of equilibrium; sense of balance; sense of equilibrium
Proverbs & Idioms
均衡を保つ
きんこうをたもつ
To maintain balance
Keeping things in equilibrium