COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 两 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two people 从 together in a cart
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How to Write 两 (liǎng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
two
liǎngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
liǎng
两
two
Common words
liǎng àn
两岸
bilateral; both shores; both sides; both coasts
liǎng jí
两极
the two poles; the north and south poles; both ends of sth; electric or magnetic poles
liǎng qī
两栖
amphibious; dual-talented; able to work in two different lines
liǎng shǒu
两手
one's two hands; two prongs (of a strategy); both aspects, eventualities etc; skills
liǎng yì
两翼
two wings; two flanks
liǎng kǒu zǐ
两口子
husband and wife
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 两
Say “liǎng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 两
Common words and phrases
liǎng àn
bilateral; both shores; both sides; both coasts
liǎng jí
the two poles; the north and south poles; both ends of sth; electric or magnetic poles
liǎng qī
amphibious; dual-talented; able to work in two different lines
liǎng shǒu
one's two hands; two prongs (of a strategy); both aspects, eventualities etc; skills
liǎng yì
two wings; two flanks
liǎng kǒu zǐ
husband and wife
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“两”。
Zhège zì shì “liǎng”.
This character is “两”.
我正在学习“两”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “liǎng” zì.
I am learning the character “两”.
请写一遍“两”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “liǎng”.
Please write “两” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 两?
两 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 两 (liǎng) mean?
两 (liǎng) means two.
What is the radical of 两?
The radical of 两 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.