In China, 3rd century bce – 21st century, various small units.
In the 20ᵗʰ century, the equivalent in Chinese to the SI prefix “milli-”. For example hàomǐ 毫 米, millimeter.
In the 20ᵗʰ century (UN 1966), a unit of length, = ¹/₃₀ millimeter. A unit in the shìzhì 市 制 system.
In the 20ᵗʰ century (UN 1966), a unit of mass, = 5 milligrams. A unit in the shìzhì system.
In the 20ᵗʰ century (UN 1966), a unit of area, approximately ²/₃ square meter.
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