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Re:Instant Brands, maker of Instant Pot and Pyrex cookware, ... by donw on Tuesday June 13, 2023 @07:47PM (#36319299)
It's called a "Go" (合) in Japanese, and is equivalent to 3/4 cup (180mL).
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Re:Instant Brands, maker of Instant Pot and Pyrex cookware, ... by carlmr on Wednesday June 14, 2023 @09:16AM (#36325434)
Interesting. In Chinese 合 (hé) can mean whole, but also pronounced gê (I don't have e with 3rd tone character) it can mean a measure of grain or 100ml.

公合(gōnggê) can be used to be specific here.

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