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March 24, 2026
重量zhòngliàng(zhong4liang4)
The term '重量' (zhòngliàng) refers to the measure of how heavy an object is, commonly used in contexts related to physics, shipping, and health. It is often encountered in discussions about weights and measurements, such as in cooking or weighing goods. The character '重' means 'heavy' while '量' means 'measure', together indicating the concept of measuring heaviness.
Strokes21Frequency#6312DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, weight is often related to health, especially in discussions about diet and fitness. The concept of weight plays a significant role in traditional Chinese medicine, where maintaining a balanced weight is considered crucial for health.
Memory Tip
Think of '重' as a heavy weight lifting up the scale and '量' as a measuring tape wrapping around it. Imagine a big weight (重) on a scale (量), tipping it downwards, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation of 'zhòngliàng'.
Meanings of 重量
zhòngliàng(zhong4liang4)
1weight
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About 重量
重量Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6312Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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质量 (zhìliàng) vs 重量 (zhòngliàng): Use 质量 when referring to the quality or substance of an object, while 重量 specifically measures its heaviness.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing '重量' with '质量' (quality), which refers to different concepts. It's important to use '重量' in contexts that pertain to weight, rather than quality or other measurements. '重量' is used in both formal and informal situations, often paired with verbs like '测量' (to measure) or '增加' (to increase).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, '重量' is useful for discussing topics related to science, health, and commerce. Students should focus on its usage in sentences and practice combining it with verbs that indicate actions related to weight, like '称' (to weigh).
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up '重量' with '体重' (tǐzhòng), which specifically refers to body weight. For example, saying '我有一个重量' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè zhòngliàng) when referring to body weight is incorrect; instead, use '我有一个体重' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè tǐzhòng).
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The term '重量' (zhòngliàng) refers to the measure of how heavy an object is, commonly used in contexts related to physics, shipping, and health. It is often encountered in discussions about weights and measurements, such as in cooking or weighing goods. The character '重' means 'heavy' while '量' means 'measure', together indicating the concept of measuring heaviness.
When to use 重量
Common mistakes include confusing '重量' with '质量' (quality), which refers to different concepts. It's important to use '重量' in contexts that pertain to weight, rather than quality or other measurements. '重量' is used in both formal and informal situations, often paired with verbs like '测量' (to measure) or '增加' (to increase).
重量 or something close to it
质量 (zhìliàng) vs 重量 (zhòngliàng): Use 质量 when referring to the quality or substance of an object, while 重量 specifically measures its heaviness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up '重量' with '体重' (tǐzhòng), which specifically refers to body weight. For example, saying '我有一个重量' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè zhòngliàng) when referring to body weight is incorrect; instead, use '我有一个体重' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè tǐzhòng).
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Grammar Patterns of 重量
重量 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这名____级拳击冠军将尝试挑战霍利菲尔德的世界冠军头衔。
The heavyweight champion will be given a shot at Holyfield's world title.
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这名重量级拳击冠军将尝试挑战霍利菲尔德的世界冠军头衔。
zhè míng zhòng liáng jí quán jī guān jūn jiāng cháng shì tiāo zhàn huò lì fēi ěr dé de shì jiè guān jūn tóu xián。
The heavyweight champion will be given a shot at Holyfield's world title.
2
即使重量仅有1克的二十分之几都可能是关键性的。
jí shǐ zhòng liáng jǐn yǒu1 1 kè de èr shí fēn zhī jī dū kě néng shì guān jiàn xìng。
A few twentieths of a gram can be critical.
3
布莱克很熟练地跳上了船，他的重量使小船微微向下沉了沉。
bù lái kè hěn shú liàn dì tiào shàng le chuán， ， tā de zhòng liáng shǐ xiǎo chuán wēi wēi xiàng xià chén le。
Blake jumped in expertly; the boat dipped slightly under his weight.
