hin background

hin

/hɪn/

Illustration hin - Image 1

noun

欣 (Xīn), 公制升 (gōngzhì shēng)

A former Hebrew liquid measure of volume (about 3.8 L).

Examples :

"The ancient recipe calls for a hin of olive oil, which is roughly equivalent to a small jug. "

这个古老的食谱需要一欣的橄榄油，大约相当于一个小罐子。（欣大约等于3.8升）

amount unit history religion

Illustration hin - Image 1

noun

欣, 古埃及容量单位.

An Ancient Egyptian liquid measure of volume (about 0.48 L).

Examples :

"The recipe called for two hins of honey to make the traditional Egyptian dessert. "

制作这种传统的埃及甜点，配方需要两欣蜂蜜。(Zhìzuò zhè zhǒng chuántǒng de Āijí tiándiǎn, pèifāng xūyào liǎng xīn fēngmì.)

amount unit history