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Weights and Measures

The metric system is used in China, though Chinese weights are still common. The Chinese jin, which is equal to half a kilogram, is used by street venders – but not in supermarkets. The Chinese word for kilometer is gongli, this is used by taximeters and road signs. Another useful word is mi, which is Chinese for meter.