Usage of 测量 (cè liáng)
The verb 测量 primarily means "to measure" or "to survey," often used in contexts involving physical measurement of dimensions, quantities, or environmental factors. It is common in technical, scientific, and engineering settings.
Common contexts
- Measuring land or property dimensions (e.g., surveying a plot of land).
- Measuring physical sizes such as room dimensions for practical purposes.
- Scientific measurement of quantities like pollution levels or other environmental data.
Collocations and patterns
- 测量面积 (measure area): used when surveying land or surfaces.
- 测量长度/宽度 (measure length/width): common in everyday contexts like furniture shopping or construction.
- 用仪器测量 (measure with instruments): emphasizes the use of tools or devices for precise measurement.
Notes
测量 is more formal and technical than just 测 (to test or measure) and usually implies a systematic or precise measurement process. Avoid confusing it with 测试, which means "to test" or "to try out" rather than measuring physical quantities.