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墚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
墚liángmountain rangeg, 14 strokes, radical 土
liáng(liang2) T2
  1. 1mountain range
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March 24, 2026

墚liáng(liang2)

The character 墚 (liáng) refers to a mountain range or a series of mountains. It is used in contexts relating to geography and natural landscapes, often describing a picturesque setting or the presence of multiple peaks in an area.

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Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, mountains are often seen as symbols of strength and stability, and they frequently appear in poetry and art. The concept of a mountain range can evoke feelings of majesty and reverence for nature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'liang' of mountains stretching across the horizon, with each peak resembling a brick ('增' - zēng) stacked upon the other, forming a solid wall of nature. The visual of these 'bricks' can help you remember both the character and its pronunciation.

Meanings of 墚

liáng(liang2)
1mountain range
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About 墚

墚Simplified
14Strokes
土Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 墚

Usage Notes

This term is less commonly used in everyday conversation and might be more prevalent in literary or academic contexts. Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing it, as mispronouncing 'liáng' can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

Although 墚 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be associated with higher-level geographical terms. Students should focus on understanding related vocabulary like 山 (shān - mountain) and ranges of mountains to create a broader context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 墚 with other similar-sounding words and fail to use the correct tone. For example, saying 'liang' instead of 'liáng' can lead to misunderstandings. Always ensure the proper tone to convey the intended meaning.

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Pronunciation of 墚

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Etymology of 墚

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)梁
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Case file: 墚

  1. 1The meaning half土 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half梁 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayearth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 墚?

Decomposition of 墚

IDS Structure⿰土梁
墚Full Character
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土Tu3
left
梁Liang2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 墚?

How to say mountain range in Chinese

“mountain range” in Chinese is墚liáng

The character 墚 (liáng) refers to a mountain range or a series of mountains. It is used in contexts relating to geography and natural landscapes, often describing a picturesque setting or the presence of multiple peaks in an area.

When to use 墚

This term is less commonly used in everyday conversation and might be more prevalent in literary or academic contexts. Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing it, as mispronouncing 'liáng' can change the meaning entirely.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 墚 with other similar-sounding words and fail to use the correct tone. For example, saying 'liang' instead of 'liáng' can lead to misunderstandings. Always ensure the proper tone to convey the intended meaning.

Write 墚

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Practice writing 墚 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 墚

No, it is more commonly found in literary contexts or discussions about geography.

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