balance scale
balance scale, 접시저울
Scales are tools for measuring the weight of objects, and they are also a symbol of justice, representing fairness. They are frequently used to represent courts or the concept of justice itself.
In Western astrology, scales represent the zodiac sign Libra. This is the sign for people born between late September and early October.
저울은 물건의 무게를 재는 도구이면서, 공평함을 상징하는 정의의 표시입니다. 법원이나 정의를 나타낼 때 자주 사용해요.
서양 별자리에서는 천칭자리를 의미하기도 합니다. 9월 말에서 10월 초에 태어난 사람의 별자리예요.
In ancient Egypt, it was believed that in the afterlife, the hearts of the dead were weighed on scales to be judged. Like this, scales have been considered a symbol of justice and fairness across both Eastern and Western cultures.
In modern society, scales are used as a representative image symbolizing law and justice, and they are frequently used on social media when discussing fairness or balance. In particular, members of Generation Z often use this emoji when discussing social justice.