Chinese
liǎng
Meaning: two
Part of Speech: Number

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Handwriting

兩
两

Example sentences

I have two younger sisters.
兩代人有代溝。
两代人有代沟。
There is a generation gap between the two generations.
這兩個國家舉行了聯合軍事演習。
这两个国家举行了联合军事演习。
The two countries held a joint military exercise.
我另外再給你兩張票。
我另外再给你两张票。
I'll give you two more tickets additionally.
他有兩個女兒。
他有两个女儿。
He has two daughters.
這條繩子斷成兩截了。
这条绳子断成两截了。
This rope broke into two pieces.
這兩家公司發表了聯合聲明。
这两家公司发表了联合声明。
The two companies issued a joint statement.
這條鐵路連接了兩個城市。
这条铁路连接了两个城市。
This railway connects two cities.
兩國關係正在穩步推進。
两国关系正在稳步推进。
The relationship between the two countries is advancing steadily.
他們兩人的關係非常密切。
他们两人的关系非常密切。
The relationship between the two of them is very close.

Usage Notes

Used when counting items or people; different from 'er' (二).

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