载重 (zài zhòng) — load; carrying capacity

Definition

载重 is a technical noun for the maximum weight a vehicle, bridge, or aircraft can safely carry — used on specifications, signs (载重限制), and engineering documents. It is not the act of loading something.

noun

loadcarrying capacity

Examples

载重。
Zhè liàng kǎ chē de zài zhòng shì shí dūn.
The load capacity of this truck is ten tons.
载重。
Zhè zuò qiáo de zài zhòng xiàn zhì shì wǔ dūn.
The weight limit of this bridge is five tons.
载重。
Fēi jī de zài zhòng bāo kuò chéng kè hé xíng li.
The aircraft's load includes passengers and luggage.

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