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China Terminology ›› 2014, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (2): 55-58.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8578.2014.02.014

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On the Pronunciation of “天秤” and Its Relation with “天平”

LI Yuping   

  • Received:2013-12-08 Online:2014-04-25 Published:2014-05-28

Abstract: Tianchengzuo(gong)(天秤座/宫)can be read as Tianpingzuo(gong)(天平座/宫) when ignoring the codesl standards of astronomical terms, while “秤” should not be read as ping but cheng. The phonetic notation of “秤” in Hanyudazidian is wrong. Tiancheng(天秤) was used earlier in astronomy and more normative than Tianping(天平).

Key words: Libra, the balance, the Scales, Tiancheng, Tianping

CLC Number:  (术语规范及交流)