良 Stroke Order — How to Write 良
良 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 艮, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
良 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 艮 + 1 more stroke
良 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- liáng
Meanings of 良 in Chinese
1
liáng良
Good; fine; excellent. Used in phrases to describe things as being good or well, such as good condition, kind-hearted, beautiful scenery, or even negative states like indigestion, or mixed quality.
他的身体状况一直保持良好。
His physical condition has always been maintained in good condition.
Good and law-abiding people, often in the context of maintaining social order or protecting the innocent.
为了社区的和谐稳定，大家共同努力，除暴安良
To ensure the harmony and stability of the community, everyone works together to eliminate violence and protect the good people.
Used to mean 'very' or 'greatly', indicating a high degree.
参加这次研讨会，我获益良多
Attending this seminar, I benefited greatly.
Common Words and Phrases with 良
1
Good timber or sound material; an able or talented person.
这片森林里生长着许多良材，是制作高档家具的理想选择。
Many pieces of fine wood grow in this forest, making it an ideal choice for crafting high-end furniture.
2
a good plan or sound strategy
面对复杂的市场变化，公司高层需要集思广益，找出应对的良策。
Facing complex market changes, the company's senior management needs to brainstorm to find a good strategy for dealing with them.
3
auspicious day or propitious time; lucky day
他们决定在良辰吉日举行婚礼，希望一切顺利。
They decided to hold their wedding on an auspicious day, hoping everything would go smoothly.
4
beautiful scene on a bright day; beautiful day in pleasant surroundings
在这样的良辰美景中，我们感到身心放松，沉浸于大自然的馈赠。
In such beautiful moments and delightful scenery, we feel physically and mentally relaxed, immersed in nature's bounty.
5
An effective prescription, good plan, or sound strategy.
面对日益激烈的竞争，创新是企业发展的良方。
Facing increasingly fierce competition, innovation is a good solution for corporate development.
6
Expert craftsmanship or artistic creation is the result of painstaking effort and meticulous thought.
这部小说的情节跌宕起伏，人物性格鲜明，足见作者在创作时良工心苦。
The plot of this novel is full of twists and turns, and the characters' personalities are vivid, reflecting the meticulous effort and painstaking thought put in by the author during its creation.
7
Good, fine, or satisfactory.
保持良好的心态对健康很重要。
Maintaining a good mindset is very important for health.
8
a golden (or good) opportunity
这次国际交流活动，对小明来说是一个提升语言能力和拓宽视野的良机。
This international exchange program is a golden opportunity for Xiao Ming to improve his language skills and broaden his horizons.
9
Auspicious day; a propitious date.
老一辈的人相信，选择良吉搬家或结婚，能带来好运和幸福。
The older generation believes that choosing an auspicious day to move or get married can bring good luck and happiness.
10
a good, respectable, or decent family (especially in olden times, referring to a woman from such a family).
她出身良家，品行端正，深受邻里尊敬
She came from a respectable family, had good conduct, and was deeply respected by her neighbors.
11
For a long time; for quite a while.
她盯着窗外良久，陷入沉思
She stared out the window for a long time, lost in thought.
12
Formerly, refers to ordinary common people, particularly those who are law-abiding and decent citizens.
他从小就教育自己的孩子要做一个遵纪守法的良民。
He taught his children from a young age to be law-abiding citizens.
13
In ancient China, 'liángrén' (良人) primarily referred to one's husband. It could also denote an ordinary, respectable person or commoner, distinguished from slaves.
她将自己亲手缝制的香囊送给良人，以表思念之情。
She gave the sachet she sewed herself to her beloved husband as a token of her longing.
14
goodness and kindness, or good people
她拥有一颗良善心，总是乐于帮助他人。
She possesses a kind heart, always willing to help others.
15
Good or fertile farmland
这片良田在村庄附近，每年都能带来丰收
This fertile land near the village brings a bountiful harvest every year.
16
good tung tree
这把古琴选用上好的良桐制作，音色醇厚。
This guqin is crafted from excellent quality tung wood, resulting in a rich and mellow tone.
More words with 良
- yōu优liáng良fine; good; excellent
- xùn驯liáng良Docile and gentle.
- shàn善liáng良Kindness
- chún淳liáng良kind and honest
- cóng从liáng良Go straight, Reform one's life
- xián贤liáng良able and virtuous
- xiāo消huà化bù不liáng良indigestion
- zhōng忠liáng良loyal and honest
- bù不liáng良Bad, Poor
- gǎi改liáng良improve, ameliorate
- liáng良xīn心conscience
- mèi昧liáng良xīn心to act against one's conscience
- liáng良chén辰good time, fine day
- liáng良yuán缘good match, happy marriage
- liáng良zhī知conscience, moral sense
- jīng精liáng良excellent, high-quality
- liáng良xìng性benign, favorable
- liáng良duō多many, much
- liáng良yǔ窳quality, good or bad
- bù不liáng良fēng风qì气Unhealthy trend, Bad practices
Idioms with 良
- liáng良shī师yì益yǒu友a good teacher and helpful friend
- liáng良shī师zhèng诤yǒu友wise teacher, honest friend
- liáng良xiāo宵měi美jǐng景beautiful night, charming scenery
- liáng良yào药kǔ苦kǒu口Sincere advice is unpleasant but beneficial
- liáng良yǒu莠bù不fēn分unable to distinguish good from bad
- liáng良yǒu莠bù不qí齐a mixed bag of good and bad
- ān安liáng良chú除bào暴Protect the good, eliminate the violent
- bī逼liáng良wéi为chāng娼force innocent into immoral acts
- chú除bào暴ān安liáng良eliminate the violent and pacify the good
- cún存xīn心bù不liáng良to harbor evil intentions
- guǎng广jié结liáng良yuán缘build good relationships widely
- jí吉rì日liáng良chén辰auspicious day and propitious hour
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Open the tool →Questions about 良
What does 良 mean in Chinese?
良 (liáng) means “Good” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 良?
良 is pronounced liáng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 良 have?
良 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 良?
良 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 艮. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 良?
The radical of 良 is 艮.