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双
shuāng
Description
“双”是一个常用的量词，用来数成对的东西，比如鞋子、手、眼睛或筷子。
"双" is a common measure word used to count paired items, such as shoes, hands, eyes, or chopsticks.
它也有“两个”或“双数”的意思，和“单”相反。
It also means "two" or "even number," opposite to "单".
Meanings
双shuāng
measure word for a pair of things
我买了一双新鞋。
I bought a new pair of shoes.
双shuāng
two; both; double
他用双手拿着礼物。
He held the gift with both hands.
双shuāng
even (number)
二和四都是双数。
Two and four are even numbers.
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Notes
- Nuance
双 counts natural pairs (shoes, chopsticks); 对 counts matched sets (couples, earrings).
- Etymology
originally depicted two birds in hand, meaning 'a pair'.
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