COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 量 is built
Traditional etymology note: 里 (unit) suggests the meaning, while 旦 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 量 (liáng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
capacity
liángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
liáng / liàng
量
capacity
Common words
dà liàng
大量
great amount; large quantity; bulk; numerous
shāng liáng
商量
to consult; to talk over; to discuss
shǎo liàng
少量
a smidgen; a little bit; a few
shù liàng
数量
amount; quantity (CL:個|个[ge4]); quantitative; (math.) scalar quantity
zhì liàng
质量
quality; (physics) mass
chǎn liàng
产量
output
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 量
Say “liáng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 量
Common words and phrases
dà liàng
great amount; large quantity; bulk; numerous
shāng liáng
to consult; to talk over; to discuss
shǎo liàng
a smidgen; a little bit; a few
shù liàng
amount; quantity (CL:個|个[ge4]); quantitative; (math.) scalar quantity
zhì liàng
quality; (physics) mass
chǎn liàng
output
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“量”。
Zhège zì shì “liáng”.
This character is “量”.
我正在学习“量”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “liáng” zì.
I am learning the character “量”.
请写一遍“量”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “liáng”.
Please write “量” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 量?
量 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 量 (liáng) mean?
量 (liáng) means capacity.
What is the radical of 量?
The radical of 量 is 里, associated with Not yet classified.