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两
liǎng
Description
“两”常常用来表示数字二，特别是在量词前面，比如“两个人”“两杯水”。
"两" is often used to represent the number two, especially before measure words, such as "两个人" (two people) and "两杯水" (two cups of water).
它也可以表示“双方”或“不多的数量”。
It can also mean "both sides" or "a small quantity."
Meanings
两liǎng
two (used before measure words)
我买了两个苹果。
I bought two apples.
两liǎng
both; both sides
他们两个人是好朋友。
They are good friends.
两liǎng
a few; some (small number)
我想说两句话。
I want to say two sentences.
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Notes
- Nuance
use 两 before measure words, but 二 for counting and in numbers like 二十.
- Etymology
originally meant a pair or balance, later became the counting form for 'two'.
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