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March 24, 2026
輛liàng(liang4)
The character 輛 (liàng) is a measure word used specifically for vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and bicycles. In Chinese, measure words are essential when counting nouns, and 輛 is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts when specifying the number of vehicles.
Strokes15Radical車Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In China, the rapid growth of the automobile industry has made cars a significant part of daily life, contributing to the prevalence of 輛 in conversations about transportation and travel.
Memory Tip
Imagine a train (which is a type of vehicle) that is 'liang' (sounds like 'long') because it has many carriages. The radical 辶 (movement) indicates motion, connecting the idea of vehicles moving along roads.
Meanings of 輛
liàng(liang4)
1measure word for vehicles
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About 輛
輛Simplified
15Strokes
車Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a train (which is a type of vehicle) that is 'liang' (sounds like 'long') because it has many carriages. The radical 辶 (movement) indicates motion, connecting the idea of vehicles moving along roads.
Usage Notes
A common mistake is to omit the measure word when counting vehicles, e.g., saying 'three cars' as '三车' instead of '三辆车'. Be mindful of using 輛 only for vehicles, and remember that it is used in both formal and informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
Although 輛 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it is important for learners to understand measure words like 輛 as they enhance fluency. Focus on practicing with other measure words for different categories of nouns to form a comprehensive understanding.
Cultural Note
In China, the rapid growth of the automobile industry has made cars a significant part of daily life, contributing to the prevalence of 輛 in conversations about transportation and travel.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 輛 with other measure words or forget to use it altogether. For example, saying '我有三车' instead of the correct '我有三辆车' (I have three cars).
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Cultural Notes for 輛
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In China, the rapid growth of the automobile industry has made cars a significant part of daily life, contributing to the prevalence of 輛 in conversations about transportation and travel.
Word Family of 輛
Words Containing This Character2
辆liàngclassifier for vehicles輛
车辆chēliàngvehicle車輛
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 輛
Measure words are essential in Chinese for clarity and grammatical accuracy when quantifying nouns.
No, 輛 specifically refers to wheeled vehicles; other measure words apply to different types, like 艘 (sōu) for boats.
The correct pronunciation is 'liàng', with a falling tone.
