unknown, 10 strokes, radical 讠, rank #29024, Very Hard, transitive
谅
liàng
to expect
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 讠, rank #29024, Very Hard
liàng(liang4) T4
1to forgive
2to understand
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March 24, 2026
谅(諒)liàng(liang4)
The character 谅 (liàng) conveys the meanings of forgiveness and understanding. It is often used in contexts where one person shows empathy or leniency towards another, suggesting a willingness to excuse mistakes or misunderstandings.
Strokes10Radical讠Frequency#29024DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, showing understanding and forgiveness is deeply valued, often reflected in familial and social relationships. This character resonates with the Confucian emphasis on harmony and reconciliation.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person with an open heart (the radical '言' - speech) ready to forgive (谅) and understand others. The pronunciation 'liàng' sounds like 'lean,' as if you lean towards someone to hear their side and understand their feelings.
Meanings of 谅
liàng(liang4)
1to forgive
2to understand
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About 谅
谅Simplified
諒Traditional
10Strokes
讠Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#29024Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 谅
Quick Contrast
谅 (liàng) vs 理解 (lǐjiě) — use 谅 when emphasizing forgiveness or leniency, while 理解 focuses on understanding without the connotation of forgiveness.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person with an open heart (the radical '言' - speech) ready to forgive (谅) and understand others. The pronunciation 'liàng' sounds like 'lean,' as if you lean towards someone to hear their side and understand their feelings.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 谅 with similar characters like 理 (lǐ), which means 'to reason' or 'to manage,' leading to misunderstandings in context. This character is more commonly used in formal or literary settings when discussing relationships and emotions.
HSK Study Tips
Though not currently included in HSK levels, understanding 谅 can help you grasp concepts of empathy and forgiveness, which are important for deeper conversations in Mandarin. Focus on its usage in phrases and expressions related to understanding others.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, showing understanding and forgiveness is deeply valued, often reflected in familial and social relationships. This character resonates with the Confucian emphasis on harmony and reconciliation.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 谅 with 了解 (liǎojiě), which means 'to understand' in a more general sense. A common mistake is using 谅 for casual situations, whereas it is more appropriate in formal contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 谅
谅 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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.
It's enough to make you wet yourself, if you'll pardon the expression.
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他说滥杀无辜是不可原谅的。
tā shuō làn shā wú gū shì bù kě yuán liàng de。
He said the killing of innocent people was inexcusable.
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她对史蒂夫的无礼非常生气，但是我可以原谅这一点。
tā duì shǐ dì fū de wú lǐ fēi cháng shēng qì， ， dàn shì wǒ kě yǐ yuán liàng zhè yī。
She was angry at Steve's rudeness, but I could forgive it.
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但安东尼奥的母亲并不体谅.
dàn ān dōng ní ào de mǔ qīn bìng bù tǐ liàng.
The mother of Antonio was not sympathetic.
9
她行为无聊,叫人无法原谅她.
tā háng wéi wú liáo, , jiào rén wú fǎ yuán liàng.
Her silly behaviour puts her in an indefensible position.
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“请原谅我礼数不周，”她平静地说。“我忘了自我介绍了。”
“ “ qǐng yuán liàng wǒ lǐ shù bù，” zhōu ，” tā píng jìng。“ dì shuō 。“ wǒ wàng le zì wǒ。”
"Forgive my manners," she said calmly. "I neglected to introduce myself."
Cultural Notes for 谅
💡Did you know?
The character '谅' combines the component '言' (speech) with '良' (good). This suggests that understanding and forgiveness often come from good communication.
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, showing understanding and forgiveness is deeply valued, often reflected in familial and social relationships. This character resonates with the Confucian emphasis on harmony and reconciliation.
📜Proverb
In Chinese culture, there's a saying: '谅解是一种美德', meaning 'Understanding is a virtue.' This highlights the importance of empathy in relationships.
Word Family of 谅
Words Containing This Character5
原谅yuánliàngto excuse原諒
谅解liàngjiěto understand諒解
体谅tǐliàngto empathize體諒
见谅please forgive me見諒
谅liàngto excuse諒
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Frequently Asked Questions about 谅
While 谅 (liàng) is not one of the most commonly used characters, it is still relevant in conversations about understanding and forgiveness. You may encounter it in literature or discussions about interpersonal relationships.
Synonyms for 谅 (liàng) include 理解 (lǐjiě), which means to understand, and 宽恕 (kuānshù), which means to forgive. These words convey similar ideas of empathy and forgiveness in different contexts.
谅 (liàng) means to show understanding or to forgive someone. It is often used in contexts where one person is expressing empathy or making allowances for another's actions. This character conveys a sense of presumption or expectation of understanding in a relationship.
To use 谅 (liàng) in a sentence, you might say something like '我希望你能谅解我' (Wǒ xīwàng nǐ néng liàngjiě wǒ), which translates to 'I hope you can understand me.' This shows that you are asking someone to be forgiving or to empathize with your situation.
You can say '我谅解你的困难' (I understand your difficulties) to express empathy.
It's more often found in written Chinese or formal speech rather than casual conversation.
