梁 is also the simplified spelling of 樑.

梁

Mandarin · pinyin liáng#

Meanings · liáng

  1. roof beam
  2. beam (structure)
  3. bridge
Mandarin · pinyin Liáng#

Meanings · Liáng

  1. Liang Dynasty (502–557)
  2. Later Liang Dynasty (907–923)
  3. surname Liang
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梁
liáng · bridge; beam; rafters; surname
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2 · liang2

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  1. (alt-of, alternative) alternative form of 樑 (liáng, “bridge; roof beam; ridge”); also the simplified form.
  2. (historical) state of Liang — An ancient Chinese state during the Spring and Autumn period
  3. (historical) state of Liang — The State of Wei during the Warring States period, after moving its capital to Daliang
  4. (historical) state of Liang — A kingdom during the Han dynasty
  5. (historical) state of Liang — One of two ancient Chinese states during the end of the Sui dynasty
  6. (historical) Liang dynasty — Liang, one of the Southern Dynasties
  7. (historical) Liang dynasty — Later Liang of the Five Dynasties
  8. a surname

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梁 · liang2 · Liang2
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Exact source records梁 梁 [liang2] /roof beam/beam (structure)/bridge/梁 梁 [Liang2] /Liang Dynasty (502–557)/Later Liang Dynasty (907–923)/surname Liang/