COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 兩 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two people 入 together in a cart
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How to Write 兩 (liǎng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
two, both, pair, couple; ounce
liǎngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
liǎng
兩
two, both, pair, couple; ounce
Common words
liǎng
兩
two, both, pair, couple; ounce
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 兩
Say “liǎng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 兩
Common words and phrases
liǎng
two, both, pair, couple; ounce
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“兩”。
Zhège zì shì “liǎng”.
This character is “兩”.
我正在学习“兩”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “liǎng” zì.
I am learning the character “兩”.
请写一遍“兩”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “liǎng”.
Please write “兩” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 兩?
兩 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 兩 (liǎng) mean?
兩 (liǎng) means two, both, pair, couple; ounce.
What is the radical of 兩?
The radical of 兩 is 入, associated with Not yet classified.