金衡 Traditional form: 金衡 Pinyin (reading): jīnhéng Definitions: troy weight, system of weights for precious metals and gemstones based on the 12-ounce pound (or 5,760 grains) Characters: 金 - gold, metal; money 衡 - to measure, to weigh; to consider, to judge Traditional characters: 金 - gold, metal; money 衡 - to measure, to weigh; to consider, to judge