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March 24, 2026
梁liáng(Liang2)
The character 梁 (liáng) primarily refers to a beam or rafter in the context of architecture, particularly in roofs. Additionally, it is a surname in Chinese culture and can denote various historical kingdoms or dynasties, making it versatile in its usage across different contexts.
Strokes11Radical木Frequency#13640DifficultyHard
Cultural note
The surname 梁 is associated with notable figures in Chinese history, including politicians and scholars. Additionally, 梁 refers to ancient kingdoms, highlighting the significance of heritage and lineage in Chinese culture.
Memory tip
Imagine a strong wooden beam (梁) supporting a roof, which helps keep everything stable. The character looks like a roof with a supporting beam underneath, reinforcing the idea of strength and support, which also sounds like 'liáng'.
Meanings of 梁
liáng(Liang2)
1beam of roof
2bridge
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About 梁
梁Simplified
11Strokes
木Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#13640Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6
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Usage Notes
While 梁 is commonly used in construction-related contexts, learners often confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It is typically used in formal contexts when discussing architecture or historical references. Remember to pronounce it with the second tone, as incorrect tones can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Although 梁 is not a specific HSK word, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to architecture and history, which may appear in HSK readings. Focus on its role in compound words and phrases related to construction and surnames, such as 梁家 (Liang family).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 梁 with 量 (liàng), which means 'quantity'. For example, saying '我有五梁苹果' (wǒ yǒu wǔ liáng píngguǒ) incorrectly uses 梁 instead of 量, which should be '我有五量苹果' (wǒ yǒu wǔ liàng píngguǒ).
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The character 梁 (liáng) primarily refers to a beam or rafter in the context of architecture, particularly in roofs. Additionally, it is a surname in Chinese culture and can denote various historical kingdoms or dynasties, making it versatile in its usage across different contexts.
When to use 梁
While 梁 is commonly used in construction-related contexts, learners often confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It is typically used in formal contexts when discussing architecture or historical references. Remember to pronounce it with the second tone, as incorrect tones can change the meaning.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 梁 with 量 (liàng), which means 'quantity'. For example, saying '我有五梁苹果' (wǒ yǒu wǔ liáng píngguǒ) incorrectly uses 梁 instead of 量, which should be '我有五量苹果' (wǒ yǒu wǔ liàng píngguǒ).
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Grammar patterns of 梁
梁 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). 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.
Exercise 1 of 5
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洪水冲垮了釜山的一座主要桥____。
Flood waters washed away one of the main bridges in Pusan.
Example sentences for 梁 (10)
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1
洪水冲垮了釜山的一座主要桥梁。
hóngshuǐ chōng kuǎ le fǔ shān de yī zuò zhǔyào qiáoliáng。
Flood waters washed away one of the main bridges in Pusan.
2
我不是故意要打断他的鼻梁。我只是一时气急。
wǒ bùshì gùyì yào dǎduàn tā de bí liáng。 wǒ zhǐshì yìshí qì jí。
I didn't mean to break his nose. I just saw red.
3
他鼻梁断了，但或许今天就能出院。
tā bí liáng duàn le， dàn huòxǔ jīntiān jiù néng chūyuàn。
Investigations had revealed extensive rot in the beams under the ground floor.
9
他们用梁木加固旧房子.
tāmen yòng liáng mù jiā gù jiù fángzi.
They braced up the old house with balks of timber.
10
他被她的外表——高挺的鼻梁、深邃的双眸和浓密的秀发——迷住了。
tā bèi tā de wàibiǎo—— gāo tǐng de bí liáng、 shēnsuì de shuāng móu hé nóng mì de xiù fā—— mí zhù le。
He was fascinated by her physiognomy — the prominent nose, brooding eyes and thick hair.
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Word Family of 梁
Compounds3
樑liángbridge; beam
簗zhù
墚liángmountain range
Words containing this character20
梁liángroof beam
桥梁qiáoliángbridge (lit. and fig.)橋梁
横梁héngliángbeam橫梁
鼻梁bíliángbridge of the nose
脊梁jǐliángbackbone
顶梁柱dǐngliángzhùpillar頂梁柱
梁山liángshānLiangshan city and County in Jining 濟寧|济宁[Jǐníng], Shandong
挑大梁tiǎodàliángto play a leading role
脊梁骨jǐlianggǔbackbone
偷梁换柱tōuliánghuànzhùto replace the original with a fake偷梁換柱
大梁dàliángcapital of Wei 魏 during Warring states
梁静茹liángjìngrúFish Leong (1978-), Malaysian pop singer梁靜茹
梁启超liángqǐchāoLiang Qichao (1873-1929), influential journalist and a leader of the failed reform movement of 1898梁啟超
栋梁dòngliángridgepole棟梁
梁祝liángzhùThe Butterfly Lovers, Chinese folktale
上梁不正下梁歪shàngliángbúzhèngxiàliángwāilit. If the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked (idiom); fig. subordinates imitate their superiors' vices
吕梁lǚliángLüliang prefecture-level city in Shanxi 山西呂梁
山梁shānliángmountain ridge
逼上梁山bīshàngliángshānto drive to revolt
钢梁gāngliángsteel beam鋼梁
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Frequently asked questions about 梁
You can find it in phrases like 梁柱 (liáng zhù), meaning 'beam column', and 梁家 (Liáng jiā), referring to the Liang family.
Yes, 梁 is a relatively common surname in China, ranking among the top 100 surnames.
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