How to Write 量
The character 量 (liáng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 里 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
量 is pronounced liáng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To measure; quantity.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: liáng, liàng.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 量 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 量
Example Sentences
这种货物的重量超出了桥梁的承载。
zhè zhǒng huò wù de zhòng liàng chāo chū le qiáo liáng de chéng zài
The weight of this cargo exceeds the bridge's load capacity.
只要大家心往一处想，力量就是无穷的。
zhǐ yào dà jiā xīn wǎng yī chù xiǎng lì liàng jiù shì wú qióng de
As long as everyone works with one heart and mind, their strength is infinite.
工程师正在测量这块土地的面积。
gōng chéng shī zhèng zài cè liáng zhè kuài tǔ dì de miàn jī
The engineer is measuring the area of this plot of land.
爷爷用卷尺仔细地丈量着屋子的尺寸。
yé yé yòng juǎn chǐ zǐ xì dì zhàng liáng zhe wū zi de chǐ cùn
Grandpa is carefully measuring the dimensions of the room with a tape measure.
Similar Characters
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