Chinese Character: 辆
1. Character Basics
Radical: 车 (chē, vehicle radical)
Stroke Count: 11
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: liàng (Fourth tone)
3. Meaning
Measure word for vehicles; car; vehicle; cart; carriage; bike; motorcycle; bus; truck
4. Common Words
- 车辆 (chēliàng) - vehicle; car; truck; bus
- 一辆车 (yī liàng chē) - one vehicle; one car
- 两辆自行车 (liǎng liàng zìxíngchē) - two bicycles
- 车辆管理 (chēliàng guǎnlǐ) - vehicle management
- 车辆登记 (chēliàng dēngjì) - vehicle registration
- 车辆保险 (chēliàng bǎoxiǎn) - vehicle insurance
- 车辆维修 (chēliàng wéixiū) - vehicle maintenance; vehicle repair
- 机动车辆 (jīdòng chēliàng) - motor vehicle
5. Grammar & Usage
The character "辆" (liàng) is primarily used as a measure word (classifier) for vehicles in modern Chinese.
Grammar Patterns:
- 数量词结构: 一/两/三辆汽车 (one/two/three cars), 几辆车 (several vehicles)
- 修饰语 + 辆 + 车辆: 新的一辆车 (a new car), 红色的一辆车 (a red car)
- 常见搭配: 车辆拥堵 (traffic jam), 车辆检查 (vehicle inspection)
- 注意事项: "辆" is the standard measure word for most wheeled vehicles, but some specific vehicles may have their own measure words (e.g., "架" for airplanes)
6. Cultural Background
The character "辆" has been used as a measure word for wheeled vehicles in Chinese for centuries, reflecting the important role of transportation in Chinese society.
In traditional Chinese culture, vehicles were not only practical tools for transportation but also symbols of social status. For example, in ancient times, the number of carriages a person owned indicated their wealth and social position.
With the rapid development of modern China, the number of vehicles has increased dramatically, leading to issues such as traffic congestion and air pollution. As a result, the Chinese government has implemented various policies to manage vehicle ownership and use, such as license plate lotteries in major cities.
The character "辆" is closely associated with modern Chinese urban life and transportation culture. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, road signs, and official documents related to transportation.
7. Example Sentence
中文: 马路上有很多车辆，我们过马路的时候要小心。
Pinyin: Mǎlù shàng yǒu hěn duō chēliàng, wǒmen guòmǎlù de shíhou yào xiǎoxīn.
English: There are many vehicles on the road, we need to be careful when crossing the street.
8. Memory Tips
The character "辆" (liàng) consists of the radical "车" (vehicle) and the character "两" (liǎng, two).
To remember this character, think of "two wheels" which is a common feature of many vehicles, connecting to its use as a measure word for vehicles.
Another way to remember it is to associate the "车" (vehicle) part with transportation and the "两" (two) part with the idea of counting or measuring.
Practice writing the character following the stroke order to help with memorization.
Associate the character with common phrases like "一辆车" (one car) and "车辆" (vehicles) to reinforce its meaning and usage as a measure word.