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一双
yì shuāng
Description
「一双」用来说成对的东西，比如一双鞋、一双手、一双筷子。
"一双" is used to refer to paired items, such as a pair of shoes, a pair of hands, or a pair of chopsticks.
两个总是一起用的东西，我们就说「一双」。
Two things that are always used together are called "一双".
Meanings
一双yì shuāng
a pair (of two things used together)
我买了一双新鞋。
I bought a new pair of shoes.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
一 (one) + 双 (pair/measure word for paired things).
- Nuance
双 pairs naturally matched items (shoes, hands, chopsticks); 对 is broader for couples.
In videos
“不热，很凉快，所以这是一双凉鞋。”
“硬汉一定要有一双硬脚。”
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