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流量 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
流量liúliàngflow rateHSK 6, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #20103, Hard
流量liúliàngrateHSK 6, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #20103, Hard
流量liúliàngthroughputHSK 6, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #20103, Hard
流量liúliàngsite traffic (Internet)HSK 6, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #20103, Hard
liúliàng(liu2liang4)liu liang T2
  1. 1flow rate
  2. 2rate
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March 24, 2026

流量liúliàng(liu2liang4)

流量 (liúliàng) refers to the rate of flow or the volume of something moving through a system, commonly used in both physical contexts, such as water flow, and digital contexts, like internet traffic. In the realm of the internet, it specifically describes the amount of data transmitted or received over a specific period, making it a crucial term in discussions about bandwidth and website performance.

Strokes22Frequency#20103DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In modern China, understanding 流量 is increasingly important due to the rapid growth of the internet and digital economy. Many businesses rely on analysis of website traffic (流量) to optimize performance and enhance user engagement.

Memory tip

Imagine a river (流) flowing with a steady stream of data (量). The character 流 (liú) resembles flowing water, while 量 (liàng) looks like a measuring cup, symbolizing the measurement of this flow. Picture a busy river measuring its flow rate with a giant cup to remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 流量

liúliàng(liu2liang4)
1flow rate
2rate
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流量Simplified
22Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

带宽 (dàikuān) refers to the maximum data transfer rate of a network, while 流量 (liúliàng) focuses on the actual amount of data being transmitted over time; use 流量 when discussing current usage rather than capacity.

Usage Notes

流量 is often used in both technical and casual discussions, especially in the context of internet usage. Be cautious not to confuse it with 速度 (sùdù), which means speed; 流量 refers specifically to volume over time. Additionally, it can be used in both formal and informal settings, but technical discussions may require a more precise understanding of the term.

HSK Study Tips

Although 流量 is not categorized under specific HSK levels, it connects well with HSK Level 3 vocabulary related to transportation and measurement. Students should focus on understanding how flow and volume are quantified in different contexts to enhance their comprehension of this term.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is to misuse 流量 when referring to 'speed' instead of 'flow rate.' For example, saying '我的网站的流量太快了' (My website's flow rate is too fast) should be corrected to '我的网站的流量太高了' (The traffic to my website is too high).

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Component characters

流liúto flow
HSK 410 strokes氵
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量liángto measure
HSK 412 strokes里
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How to say flow rate in Chinese

“flow rate” in Chinese is流量liúliàng

流量 (liúliàng) refers to the rate of flow or the volume of something moving through a system, commonly used in both physical contexts, such as water flow, and digital contexts, like internet traffic. In the realm of the internet, it specifically describes the amount of data transmitted or received over a specific period, making it a crucial term in discussions about bandwidth and website performance.

When to use 流量

流量 is often used in both technical and casual discussions, especially in the context of internet usage. Be cautious not to confuse it with 速度 (sùdù), which means speed; 流量 refers specifically to volume over time. Additionally, it can be used in both formal and informal settings, but technical discussions may require a more precise understanding of the term.

流量 or something close to it

带宽 (dàikuān) refers to the maximum data transfer rate of a network, while 流量 (liúliàng) focuses on the actual amount of data being transmitted over time; use 流量 when discussing current usage rather than capacity.

What learners get wrong

A common mistake is to misuse 流量 when referring to 'speed' instead of 'flow rate.' For example, saying '我的网站的流量太快了' (My website's flow rate is too fast) should be corrected to '我的网站的流量太高了' (The traffic to my website is too high).

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In internet contexts, 流量 refers to the amount of data transferred over a network, indicating how much traffic a website receives.

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