How do you say pound in Chinese?

"Pound" can have different meanings in Chinese depending on the context. Here are some options:

Weight:

* 磅 (bàng): This is the most common way to say "pound" as a unit of weight. It's used for both avoirdupois pounds (16 ounces) and troy pounds (12 ounces).

* Example: 一磅牛肉 (yī bàng niú ròu) - one pound of beef

Currency:

* 英镑 (yīng bàng): This refers to the British pound sterling.

* Example: 我用英镑付钱 (wǒ yòng yīng bàng fù qián) - I pay with British pounds.

Beat:

* 拍 (pāi): This translates to "beat" in the sense of a rhythm or a pulse.

* Example: 这首歌的节奏很强，每拍都很清晰 (zhè shǒu gē de jié zòu hěn qiáng, měi pāi dōu hěn qīng xī) - This song has a strong beat, each beat is very clear.

It's important to clarify the context when translating "pound" to Chinese to avoid confusion.