What is gold thread?

"Chỉ" is a traditional Vietnamese unit of measurement used to measure the weight of gold. One chỉ of gold is equivalent to 1/10 of a tael of gold, or approximately 3.75 grams.

The term "gold tael" originates from the Vietnamese tradition and culture of measurement. Historically, gold has always been considered a valuable asset, and the use of small units of measurement like gold taels made it easier for buyers and sellers to accurately calculate and exchange gold.

When measured in gold bars, consumers can control and manage the amount of gold they own or trade.

The calculation of gold taels is based on the traditional Vietnamese measurement system. Specifically, 1 tael of gold is divided into 10 taels of gold. Therefore, to calculate the weight of gold, these units are used according to the following ratio:

1 tael of gold = 10 chỉ of gold = 37.5 grams

1 chỉ (unit of weight) of gold = 1/10 lượng (unit of weight) of gold = 3.75 grams

1 phân vàng = 1/10 chỉ vàng = 0.375 gram

When measuring gold, people in the past would use precision scales and weights to determine its weight in units. This method of measurement ensured high accuracy, allowing buyers and sellers to transact fairly and transparently.

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Traditional measurement methods

Ancient people often used rudimentary but fairly accurate tools to measure gold. Traditional measuring tools included:

Precision scales: One of the most common tools for measuring gold is the precision scale. These are small, highly sensitive, and accurate scales that help to precisely measure the weight of gold.

Weights: Weights made of metal or stone, with a fixed weight, are used in conjunction with precision scales to measure gold. These weights are typically manufactured in various weight capacities to suit different measurement needs.

Manual units of measurement: Before the advent of standardized measurement systems like today, people in the past often used manual units of measurement such as lượng, chỉ, and phân to measure gold.

Cong Hieu

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