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Term · Market
jian
Literal meaning
piece, item
Definition#
A case of tongs as shipped by the factory, usually 12 tongs (84 cakes of 357 g), though counts vary by producer and size. Collectors and traditional storers buy and store by the jian.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | jian case of tongs pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
|
| Deutsch | Jian Karton aus mehreren Tong pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
|
| Русский | цзянь ящик из нескольких тунов pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
|
| 简体字繁體字 | 件 | |
| 日本語 | 件 |
Common confusions#
- TeaDB describes a jian of 42 cakes in traditional storage; counts differ by format, so do not state 84 as universal.