Chinese

liáng
Meaning: to measure; to estimate; to consider
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

量

Example sentences

The nurse is helping the patient measure their temperature.
請量一下這張桌子的長度。
请量一下这张桌子的长度。
Please measure the length of this table.
醫生建議每隔四個小時幫病人量一次體溫。
医生建议每隔四个小时帮病人量一次体温。
The doctor suggested measuring the patient's body temperature every four hours.
他用溫度計量了體溫。
他用温度计量了体温。
He used a thermometer to measure his body temperature.

Usage Notes

Used for measuring length, weight, temperature, etc. Also used in compounds for 'considering'.

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