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

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

The Chinese character 粱 (liáng) means "Sorghum; fine grain.". with 13 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 粱 stroke by stroke?

粱 has 13 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 粱 and 粒?

粱 (liáng) and 粒 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 粱?

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

Q: What common words use 粱?

Common words containing 粱 include: 高粱 (gāo liáng) — sorghum; 黄粱一梦 (huáng liáng yī mèng) — a golden millet dream; a pipe dream; 膏粱 (gāo liáng) — rich food / wealthy lifestyle.

How to Write 粱

The character 粱 (liáng) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 米 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

粱 is pronounced liáng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sorghum; fine grain..

Common Words with 粱

高粱 gāo liáng

sorghum

黄粱一梦 huáng liáng yī mèng

a golden millet dream; a pipe dream

膏粱 gāo liáng

rich food / wealthy lifestyle

Example Sentences

高粱可以用来酿酒。

gāo liáng kě yǐ yòng lái niàng jiǔ

Sorghum can be used to make wine.

一切繁华不过是黄粱一梦。

yī qiè fán huá bù guò shì huáng liáng yī mèng

All prosperity is but a fleeting dream.

他过着膏粱子弟的生活。

tā guò zhe gāo liáng zǐ dì de shēng huó

He lives the life of a pampered child of wealth.

Similar Characters

粒 lì

粕 pò

粗 cū

Practice Writing 粱 (liáng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 粱

What does 粱 (liáng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 粱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 粱 and 粒?

What mistakes do learners make writing 粱?

What common words use 粱?

How to Write 粱 (liáng)