量 Stroke Order — How to Write 量

Stroke Order

量 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 里, 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.

量 Radical and Character Components

Components:旦里

量 is a phono-semantic compound: 里 (unit) carries the meaning, while 旦 indicates the sound.

Radical: 里 + 5 more strokes

量 Pronunciation and Pinyin

liáng
liàng

Meanings of 量 in Chinese

liáng量

To measure the quantity or length of something using an instrument.

医生每天都会给病人量体温。

The doctor measures the patient's temperature every day.

To estimate, consider, or size up (e.g., in '思量' to ponder, or '打量' to size up).

我思量再三，还是觉得这个方案可行。

I considered it repeatedly and still think this plan is feasible.

liàng量

An archaic term for a measuring vessel or unit, such as a 'dou' (peck) or 'sheng' (liter), used to determine quantity.

旧时,人们用木制的量来盛米

In olden times, people used wooden 'liang' (measures) to hold rice.

Capacity, tolerance, or measure, often referring to one's ability to hold or endure something, or their broad-mindedness.

他的酒量很好，喝了很多酒也没醉

He has a good capacity for alcohol; he drank a lot and didn't get drunk.

The amount or quantity of something, such as consumption, capacity, or measurements.

请大家根据自己的食量取餐，不要浪费。

Everyone, please take food according to your appetite, and don't waste any.

To estimate, to judge, or to gauge one's capabilities or resources, often in the context of planning actions or finances.

在做任何决定前，我们都应该量力而行，量入为出。

Before making any decisions, we should act within our capabilities and live within our means.

Common Words and Phrases with 量

liáng量bēi杯

A measuring cup or graduated glass, typically with markings, used for measuring the volume of liquids or other ingredients.

请用量杯量取20毫升水。

Please use the measuring cup to measure 20 milliliters of water.

liàng量cái才lù录yòng用

to employ a person according to their abilities; to assign jobs based on individual talents.

新上任的经理承诺会量才录用，让团队中的每个人都能发挥所长

The newly appointed manager pledged to employ individuals according to their talents, ensuring that everyone in the team could utilize their strengths.

liáng量chéng程

range

这款压力表的量程是0到10兆帕。

The measuring range of this pressure gauge is 0 to 10 megapascals.

liáng量chǐ尺cùn寸

to take measurements, especially of a person for clothing.

裁缝正在给顾客量尺寸，以便制作一件合身的衣服。

The tailor is measuring the customer to make a well-fitting garment.

liàng量cí词

A classifier or measure word used with numerals or nouns to specify the quantity or a category of countable or measurable objects, like '本' in '三本书' (three books).

桌子上有三本书和两支笔。

There are three books and two pens on the table.

liáng量dù度

Measurement; a means of measuring or indicating something not directly observable.

研究人员正在寻找更准确的量度来评估学生的学习投入度。

Researchers are looking for more accurate measures to assess students' engagement in learning.

liàng量fù腹

estimate the amount that one can eat at one meal

每次聚餐，他总能准确量腹，不多不少点菜。

At every dinner gathering, he can always accurately estimate everyone's capacity for food, ordering just the right amount.

liàng量gāng纲

The fundamental physical quantities (e.g., length, mass, time) or their powers that constitute a derived unit.

在物理学中，每个物理量都有其特定的量纲，这有助于我们理解不同物理量之间的关系。

In physics, every physical quantity has its specific dimension, which helps us understand the relationships between different physical quantities.

liáng量guī规

A gauge (or gage) is a tool used to check or measure specific dimensions of an object, such as thickness, depth, or diameter.

工程师使用量规来确保零件的尺寸符合严格的公差要求。

Engineers use gauges to ensure that part dimensions meet strict tolerance requirements.

liáng量jì计

An instrument used to measure or indicate quantities, often equipped with a scale or dial; a gage.

实验室里有各种精密的量计，用于测量温度、压力和湿度。

The laboratory contains various precise gauges for measuring temperature, pressure, and humidity.

liáng量jiǎo角qì器

A protractor is a semicircular instrument used for measuring or drawing angles.

我用量角器测量了这个角的度数。

I used a protractor to measure the degree of this angle.

liáng量jù具

A measuring tool is an instrument used for measuring quantities like length, weight, or volume, such as a ruler, scale, or measuring cup.

在厨房里，量杯和量勺是常用的烘焙量具

In the kitchen, measuring cups and spoons are commonly used baking measuring tools.

liàng量lì力

to gauge one's strength or ability and act accordingly

在接受新任务之前，他总是先量力而行，确保自己能够完成。

Before taking on a new task, he always assesses his capabilities to ensure he can complete it.

liàng量lì力ér而xíng行

Act within one's capabilities; do what one is capable of.

虽然我们都很想帮助她，但还是要量力而行，不要给自己带来太大负担。

Although we all want to help her, we should still act within our capabilities and not put too much burden on ourselves.

liáng量píng瓶

A measuring flask, also known as a volumetric or graduated flask, is a bottle with calibration marks used to accurately measure specific volumes of liquid.