name of Kingdoms and Dynasties at different periods
HSK 6, nr, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #13640, Hard
梁
liáng
surname Liang
HSK 6, nr, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #13640, Hard
梁
liáng
beam of roof
HSK 6, nr, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #13640, Hard
梁
liáng
bridge
HSK 6, nr, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #13640, Hard
梁
liáng
bridge; beam, rafter; surname
HSK 6, nr, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #13640, Hard
liáng(Liang2) T2
1name of Kingdoms and Dynasties at different periods
2beam of roof
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March 24, 2026
梁liáng(Liang2)
The character 梁 (liáng) primarily refers to a beam or rafter in the context of architecture, particularly in roofs. Additionally, it is a surname in Chinese culture and can denote various historical kingdoms or dynasties, making it versatile in its usage across different contexts.
Strokes11Radical木Frequency#13640DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
The surname 梁 is associated with notable figures in Chinese history, including politicians and scholars. Additionally, 梁 refers to ancient kingdoms, highlighting the significance of heritage and lineage in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a strong wooden beam (梁) supporting a roof, which helps keep everything stable. The character looks like a roof with a supporting beam underneath, reinforcing the idea of strength and support, which also sounds like 'liáng'.
Meanings of 梁
liáng(Liang2)
1name of Kingdoms and Dynasties at different periods
2beam of roof
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About 梁
梁Simplified
11Strokes
木Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#13640Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6
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AI Study Notes for 梁
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a strong wooden beam (梁) supporting a roof, which helps keep everything stable. The character looks like a roof with a supporting beam underneath, reinforcing the idea of strength and support, which also sounds like 'liáng'.
Usage Notes
While 梁 is commonly used in construction-related contexts, learners often confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It is typically used in formal contexts when discussing architecture or historical references. Remember to pronounce it with the second tone, as incorrect tones can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Although 梁 is not a specific HSK word, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to architecture and history, which may appear in HSK readings. Focus on its role in compound words and phrases related to construction and surnames, such as 梁家 (Liang family).
Cultural Note
The surname 梁 is associated with notable figures in Chinese history, including politicians and scholars. Additionally, 梁 refers to ancient kingdoms, highlighting the significance of heritage and lineage in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 梁 with 量 (liàng), which means 'quantity'. For example, saying '我有五梁苹果' (wǒ yǒu wǔ liáng píngguǒ) incorrectly uses 梁 instead of 量, which should be '我有五量苹果' (wǒ yǒu wǔ liàng píngguǒ).
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Grammar Patterns of 梁
梁 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
洪水冲垮了釜山的一座主要桥____。
Flood waters washed away one of the main bridges in Pusan.
Example Sentences for 梁 (10)
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1
洪水冲垮了釜山的一座主要桥梁。
hóng shuǐ chōng kuǎ le fǔ shān de yī zuò zhǔ yào qiáo liáng。
Flood waters washed away one of the main bridges in Pusan.
2
我不是故意要打断他的鼻梁。我只是一时气急。
wǒ bù shì gù yì yào dǎ duàn tā de bí liáng。 。 wǒ zhī shì yī shí qì。
I didn't mean to break his nose. I just saw red.
3
他鼻梁断了，但或许今天就能出院。
tā bí liáng duàn le， ， dàn huò xǔ jīn tiān jiù néng chū。
In a continuous beam the vertical deflexions at the rigid supports must be zero.
7
这根大梁承受了上面那一层的全部重量.
zhè gēn dà liáng chéng shòu le shàng miàn nà yī céng de quán bù zhòng liáng.
This beam bears the whole weight of the upper floor.
8
调查发现一层地下的横梁大面积腐烂。
tiáo chá fā xiàn yī céng dì xià de héng liáng dà miàn jī fǔ làn。
Investigations had revealed extensive rot in the beams under the ground floor.
9
他们用梁木加固旧房子.
tā mén yòng liáng mù jiā gù jiù fáng zǐ.
They braced up the old house with balks of timber.
10
他被她的外表——高挺的鼻梁、深邃的双眸和浓密的秀发——迷住了。
tā bèi tā de wài biǎo—— —— gāo tǐng de bí、 liáng 、 shēn suì de shuāng móu hé nóng mì de—— xiù fā ——。
He was fascinated by her physiognomy — the prominent nose, brooding eyes and thick hair.
Cultural Notes for 梁
🏮Cultural insight
The surname 梁 is associated with notable figures in Chinese history, including politicians and scholars. Additionally, 梁 refers to ancient kingdoms, highlighting the significance of heritage and lineage in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 梁
Compounds3
樑liang2bridge; beam
簗
墚liang2mountain range
Words Containing This Character20
梁liángroof beam
桥梁qiáoliángbridge (lit. and fig.)橋梁
横梁beam橫梁
鼻梁bridge of the nose
脊梁jǐliángbackbone
顶梁柱pillar頂梁柱
梁山Liangshan city and County in Jining 濟寧|济宁[Jǐníng], Shandong
挑大梁to play a leading role
脊梁骨backbone
偷梁换柱to replace the original with a fake偷梁換柱
大梁capital of Wei 魏 during Warring states
梁静茹Fish Leong (1978-), Malaysian pop singer梁靜茹
梁启超Liang Qichao (1873-1929), influential journalist and a leader of the failed reform movement of 1898梁啟超
栋梁dòngliángridgepole棟梁
梁祝The Butterfly Lovers, Chinese folktale
上梁不正下梁歪lit. If the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked (idiom); fig. subordinates imitate their superiors' vices
吕梁Lüliang prefecture-level city in Shanxi 山西呂梁
山梁mountain ridge
逼上梁山to drive to revolt
钢梁steel beam鋼梁
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Frequently Asked Questions about 梁
You can find it in phrases like 梁柱 (liáng zhù), meaning 'beam column', and 梁家 (Liáng jiā), referring to the Liang family.
Yes, 梁 is a relatively common surname in China, ranking among the top 100 surnames.
