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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
含量hánliàngcontentHSK 5, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #7085, Hard
含量hánliàngquantity containedHSK 5, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #7085, Hard
hánliàng(han2liang4)han liang T2
  1. 1content
  2. 2quantity contained
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March 24, 2026

含量hánliàng(han2liang4)

含量 (hán liàng) refers to the amount or quantity of a particular substance contained within a mixture or solution. It is commonly used in scientific, nutritional, and technical contexts, such as discussing the concentration of nutrients in food or the components in a chemical solution.

Strokes19Frequency#7085DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, food labeling regulations require the declaration of 含量 for nutritional information, similar to practices in many countries, which reflects the emphasis on health and transparency in food consumption.

Memory Tip

Think of '含' (hán) as 'to contain' - imagine a container holding precious gems, representing the content inside. The second character '量' (liàng) sounds like 'length' or 'measure', suggesting that this word relates to measuring what is contained.

Meanings of 含量

hánliàng(han2liang4)
1content
2quantity contained
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含量Simplified
19Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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含量 (hánliàng) vs 含义 (hányì): use 含量 when discussing the quantity of a substance, while 含义 refers to the meaning or significance of something.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in formal contexts, especially in scientific and academic discussions. A common mistake is confusing 含量 with 含意 (hányì), which means 'implication'; remember that 含量 specifically refers to the quantity of something contained.

HSK Study Tips

While 含量 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to other words concerning measurement and content, such as 量 (liàng, quantity) and 含 (hán, to contain). Focus on understanding the components of the word to grasp its usage in various contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 含量 when discussing general concepts, saying '这个的含量是好的' (This has good content), instead of using it in a specific context like '这个水的矿物质含量很高' (This water has a high mineral content).

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Component Characters

含hánto keep
HSK 57 strokes口
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量liángto measure
HSK 412 strokes里
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How to say content in Chinese

“content” in Chinese is含量hánliàng

含量 (hán liàng) refers to the amount or quantity of a particular substance contained within a mixture or solution. It is commonly used in scientific, nutritional, and technical contexts, such as discussing the concentration of nutrients in food or the components in a chemical solution.

When to use 含量

This term is often used in formal contexts, especially in scientific and academic discussions. A common mistake is confusing 含量 with 含意 (hányì), which means 'implication'; remember that 含量 specifically refers to the quantity of something contained.

含量 or something close to it

含量 (hánliàng) vs 含义 (hányì): use 含量 when discussing the quantity of a substance, while 含义 refers to the meaning or significance of something.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 含量 when discussing general concepts, saying '这个的含量是好的' (This has good content), instead of using it in a specific context like '这个水的矿物质含量很高' (This water has a high mineral content).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 含量

You can say, '这个食品的糖含量很高' (This food has a high sugar content).

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