两 (liǎng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 两 (liǎng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 两 (liǎng) means "two; both". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 一.

Q: How do you write 两 stroke by stroke?

两 has 7 strokes. The radical is 一. 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 两 and 且?

两 (liǎng) and 且 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 两?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 一. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 两?

Common words containing 两 include: 两个 (liǎng gè) — two (of something); 两点 (liǎng diǎn) — Two o'clock; 两年 (liǎng nián) — Two years.

How to Write 两

The character 两 (liǎng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 一 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

两 is pronounced liǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means two; both.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 两 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 两

两个 liǎng gè

two (of something)

两点 liǎng diǎn

Two o'clock

两年 liǎng nián

Two years

Example Sentences

我有两个苹果。

wǒ yǒu liǎng gè píng guǒ

I have two apples.

现在是两点整。

xiàn zài shì liǎng diǎn zhěng

It's exactly two o'clock.

他学了两年汉语。

tā xué le liǎng nián hàn yǔ

He has studied Chinese for two years.

Similar Characters

且 qiě

丕 pī

世 shì

Practice Writing 两 (liǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 两

What does 两 (liǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 两 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 两 and 且?

What mistakes do learners make writing 两?

What common words use 两?

How to Write 两 (liǎng)