测量 (cè liáng) is a verb meaning 'to measure' — specifically the physical act of determining dimensions, distance, area, volume, weight, or other quantifiable properties of an object or space. The first character 测 means 'to estimate or test', and the second character 量 means 'to measure or quantify'; together they form a compound verb emphasizing precise, objective measurement, often using tools like rulers, tape measures, or instruments. It is commonly used in construction, engineering, science, surveying, and everyday tasks involving physical space or objects.

This word is more formal and technical than simpler alternatives like 量 (liáng) alone, and it implies methodical, often professional or systematic measurement. It rarely refers to abstract or metaphorical measurement (e.g., measuring effort or emotion), for which other words like 评估 (pínggū) are preferred. Measurement results are typically expressed with units such as 米 (meters), 厘米 (centimeters), or 千克 (kilograms).