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两liǎng

two (used before measure words); both; either of two sides; tael: a traditional Chinese weight unit

两 is the number two used before measure words — 两个人, 两本书 — and in both sides.

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single whole character · 两

two (used before measure words); both; either of two sides; tael: a traditional Chinese weight unit

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两liǎng

two (used before measure words); both; either of two sides; tael: a traditional Chinese weight unit

两 is the number two used before measure words — 两个人, 两本书 — and in both sides.

Taught as one complete written unit; ZDIC describes the original as a pictograph.

liǎngTone 3
  • two (used before measure words)
  • both; either of two sides
  • tael: a traditional Chinese weight unit
  • 两个liǎnggètwo (of something)
  • 两边liǎngbiānboth sides

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