梁 (liáng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 梁 (liáng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 梁 (liáng) means "Beam, bridge, or ridge". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 梁 stroke by stroke?

梁 has 11 strokes. The radical is 木. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 梁 and 枯?

梁 (liáng) and 枯 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 梁?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 木. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 梁?

Common words containing 梁 include: 桥梁 (qiáo liáng) — Bridge / Link; 房梁 (fáng liáng) — roof beam; 鼻梁 (bí liáng) — Bridge of the nose.

How to Write 梁

The character 梁 (liáng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

梁 is pronounced liáng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Beam, bridge, or ridge.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 梁 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 梁

桥梁 qiáo liáng

Bridge / Link

房梁 fáng liáng

roof beam

鼻梁 bí liáng

Bridge of the nose

Example Sentences

这座桥梁很长。

zhè zuò qiáo liáng hěn zhǎng

This bridge is very long.

房梁上有一只猫。

fáng liáng shàng yǒu yī zhī māo

There is a cat on the roof beam.

他的鼻梁很高。

tā de bí liáng hěn gāo

The bridge of his nose is very high.

Similar Characters

枯 kū

枰 píng

枳 zhǐ

Practice Writing 梁 (liáng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 梁

What does 梁 (liáng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 梁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 梁 and 枯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 梁?

What common words use 梁?

How to Write 梁 (liáng)