称 (chèn)

to fit; to match; to suit; (coll.) to have; to possess; Taiwan pr. [ch

Etymology

Simplified form of 稱. Phonosemantic compound. 禾 represents the meaning and 爯 represents the sound. Based on the original meaning "measure weight". The meaning later shifted to "lift", "raise", "praise", "reputation", and "call".

Original meaning

measure weight

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