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/seɪ/
unit of volume
Etymology
Etymology Information
'se' originates from ancient Chinese, specifically the word '升', where '升' meant 'a unit of volume'.
Historical Evolution
'升' transformed into the modern Chinese word '升', and eventually became the modern English word 'se' through transliteration.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a unit of volume', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a unit of measurement used in ancient China, equivalent to about 1.8 liters.
The merchant measured the grain using a se.
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