Chinese
shuāng
Meaning: pair; double; two
Part of Speech: Noun, Counter

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Handwriting

雙
双

Example sentences

He bought a pair of new shoes.
這雙鞋是手工製的。
这双鞋是手工制的。
This pair of shoes is handmade.
這雙鞋的大小正合適。
这双鞋的大小正合适。
The size of this pair of shoes is just right.
這雙鞋穿起來很舒服。
这双鞋穿起来很舒服。
This pair of shoes is very comfortable to wear.
聽著優美的音樂,他閉上雙眼進入了夢鄉。
听著优美的音乐,他闭上双眼进入了梦乡。
Listening to the beautiful music, he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.
他那雙充滿憂的眼神令人難忘。
他那双充满忧的眼神令人难忘。
His eyes, filled with sorrow, are unforgettable.
這雙鞋子非常耐穿,我穿了三年還沒壞。
这双鞋子非常耐穿,我穿了三年还没坏。
These shoes are very durable; I've worn them for three years and they're still not broken.
這雙鞋穿起來很鬆。
这双鞋穿起来很松。
These shoes feel very loose when worn.
這雙鞋的大小恰好。
这双鞋的大小恰好。
The size of this pair of shoes is just right.
這雙皮鞋穿起來很舒服。
这双皮鞋穿起来很舒服。
This pair of leather shoes is very comfortable to wear.

Usage Notes

Used as a counter for pairs of items like shoes, chopsticks, etc.

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