What is a Geun (근)?
Geun (근) is a traditional Korean unit of weight equal to 600 grams. It is still widely used in Korea for measuring meat, vegetables, and other food items at traditional markets.
Definition
Symbol
근
Category
Weight
System
Korean Traditional
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1 Geun = 600000 Milligram (mg)
1 Geun = 600 Gram (g)
1 Geun = 0.6 Kilogram (kg)
1 Geun = 0.0006 Metric Ton (t)
1 Geun = 21.1644 Ounce (oz)
Common Uses
- Meat purchases at Korean markets
- Vegetable weight measurement
- Traditional Korean recipes