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良
liáng
good
HSK 7, a, 7 strokes, radical 艮, rank #12315, Very Hard
良
liáng
very
HSK 7, a, 7 strokes, radical 艮, rank #12315, Very Hard
良
liáng
very much
HSK 7, a, 7 strokes, radical 艮, rank #12315, Very Hard
良
liáng
good, virtuous, respectable
HSK 7, a, 7 strokes, radical 艮, rank #12315, Very Hard
liáng(liang2)liang T2
1good
2very
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March 24, 2026
良liáng(liang2)
The character 良 (liáng) conveys the meaning of 'good' or 'virtuous.' It is often used to describe quality, character, or moral standing, indicating something that is commendable or desirable. Common contexts include discussing a person's traits, product quality, or general positive attributes.
Strokes7Radical艮Frequency#12315DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 良 is often tied to virtues such as integrity and moral conduct, which are emphasized in Confucian teachings. Discussions about '良心' (liángxīn) meaning 'conscience' reflect the importance placed on moral character.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'good' person standing on a 'mountain' (the radical for mountain is 山, similar in form). This person is so 'good' (良, liáng) that they radiate positivity, making the mountain a symbol of virtue and strength, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 良
liáng(liang2)
1good
2very
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About 良
良Simplified
7Strokes
艮Radical
副形词xíngróngcíadj-adverb (adj.-adv.)Part of Speech
#12315Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
良 (liáng) vs 好 (hǎo) — use 良 for a more formal or moral context, while 好 is more general and casual.
Usage Notes
When using 良, be aware that it can sometimes be confused with 好 (hǎo), which also means 'good' but has a broader and more casual application. 良 tends to be used in more formal contexts or in expressions like '良好的' (liánghǎo de), meaning 'good quality.' Watch out for the tonal pronunciation to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
While 良 is not officially listed in HSK levels, it is related to other words at HSK 3 like 好 (hǎo) and 优 (yōu), which also denote positive qualities. Focus on how 良 can enhance your vocabulary when discussing virtues or qualities in more formal settings.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly use 良 in casual situations where 好 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '这个良' (zhège liáng) instead of '这个好' (zhège hǎo) when simply saying 'this is good.'
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The character 良 (liáng) conveys the meaning of 'good' or 'virtuous.' It is often used to describe quality, character, or moral standing, indicating something that is commendable or desirable. Common contexts include discussing a person's traits, product quality, or general positive attributes.
When to use 良
When using 良, be aware that it can sometimes be confused with 好 (hǎo), which also means 'good' but has a broader and more casual application. 良 tends to be used in more formal contexts or in expressions like '良好的' (liánghǎo de), meaning 'good quality.' Watch out for the tonal pronunciation to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.
良 or something close to it
良 (liáng) vs 好 (hǎo) — use 良 for a more formal or moral context, while 好 is more general and casual.
What learners get wrong
Learners might mistakenly use 良 in casual situations where 好 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '这个良' (zhège liáng) instead of '这个好' (zhège hǎo) when simply saying 'this is good.'
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Grammar patterns of 良
良 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 4 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.
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Word Family of 良
Compounds33
娘niángmother
食shíto eat
浪làngwave
郎lángsurname Lang
狼lángwolf
酿niàngto ferment
粮liánggrain
琅lángpure, white; carnelian
踉liángto hop, to jump; hurried, urgent
锒lángchain, lock; ornament
莨làngJapanese belladonna; Scopolia japonica
埌làng
崀làng
桹láng
烺lǎng
稂lánggrass; weeds
阆lánghigh door, high gate; high, lofty
飬juànto offer a sacrifice
俍liáng
哴liàng
悢liàng
斏láng
朖lǎng
硠láng
羪yang
艆láng
蜋láng
誏lǎng
躴láng
鋃lángchain, lock; ornament
閬lánghigh door, high gate; high, lofty
飠shífood; to eat
駺láng
Words containing this character20
良好liánghǎogood
善良shànliánggood and honest
不良bùliángbad
良心liángxīnconscience
良liánggood
优良yōuliángfine優良
新奥尔良xīn’ào’ěrliángNew Orleans, Louisiana新奧爾良
良性liángxìngvirtuous
改良gǎiliángto improve (sth)
良知liángzhīconscience
良机liángjīa good chance良機
良种liángzhǒngimproved type良種
精良jīngliángexcellent
良药liángyàopanacea良藥
良久liángjiǔa good while
良方liángfānggood medicine
营养不良yíngyǎngbùliángmalnutrition營養不良
良师益友liángshīyìyǒugood teacher and helpful friend (idiom); mentor良師益友
张学良zhāngxuéliángZhang Xueliang (1901-2001) son of Fengtian clique warlord, then senior general for the Nationalists and subsequently for the People's Liberation Army張學良
奥尔良ào’ěrliángOrléans奧爾良
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Frequently asked questions about 良
良 (liáng) and 好 (hǎo) both mean 'good', but 良 is often used in more formal or literary contexts, while 好 is more common in everyday conversation. 良 can also imply a higher quality or deeper appreciation than 好, which is more general.
Some common phrases that include 良 (liáng) are '良心' (liángxīn), meaning 'conscience', and '良缘' (liángyuán), which means 'good fate' or 'good relationship'. These phrases highlight the positive connotation of the character in various contexts.
To use 良 (liáng) in a sentence, you can combine it with other words. For example, in the phrase '良好的学习习惯', it means 'good study habits'. It can also be used to intensify adjectives, like saying '良久' which means 'for a long time'.
良 (liáng) means 'good' or 'very' in Chinese. It is often used to describe something that is of high quality or to emphasize the extent of something, such as 'very much'. This character is commonly found in various expressions and phrases.
Yes, it can be used in both formal contexts and everyday discussions, especially when describing qualities.
Absolutely, it is often used to describe someone's character or virtues.
Focus on context; 良 is more formal and specific, while 好 is more general and casual.
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