Translation guide
A historical unit of weight and currency used in East Asia, especially China. In Japanese, it is referred to as 両 (ryō), which was also a unit of currency in pre-modern Japan.
Referring to the tael as a unit of weight (approx. 37–38 grams) or a silver-based currency used in China and other parts of East Asia.
The tael is not used in contemporary Japan. The term 両 (ryō) is primarily encountered in historical contexts, such as the Edo period currency system. For modern weight measurements, use grams (グラム) or kilograms (キログラム).
This item was sold for five taels of silver.
One tael is equivalent to about 37.5 grams.
Loanword from English 'tael', used in modern contexts when referring to the Chinese tael, especially in financial or historical discussions about China.
In China, the tael was used for silver transactions.