两
Meaning:
two, both, pair, couple; ounce
HSK 1
Frequency:
#70
Pinyin:
liǎng
Strokes:
7
Radical:
一
How to Write 两 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "两" in Chinese
The Chinese character 两 (liǎng) means "two, both, pair, couple; ounce". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 两 include: 三两, 两下, 两倍.
📚 Words and Phrases with 两
Common words containing this character
三两
two or three
HSK 2
两下
twice
HSK 2
两倍
twice as much
HSK 2
公两
hectogram
HSK 2
市两
Chinese unit of weight equivalent to 50 grams
HSK 2
斤两
weight
HSK 2
炸两
(Cantonese cuisine) zhaliang, rice noodle rolls 腸粉|肠粉[chang2 fen3] stuffed with youtiao 油條|油条[you2 tiao2]
HSK 2
无两
unparalleled; matchless; unique
HSK 2
罔两
variant of 魍魎|魍魉[wang3 liang3]
HSK 2
英两
British imperial ounce (old)
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Two people 从 together in a cart
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "两"?
- The pinyin is liǎng
- How many strokes does "两" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "两" mean?
- two, both, pair, couple; ounce
- What is the radical of "两"?
- The radical is "一"