liǎng

two; both; some

HSK 2 #133

Character data

HSK 2
Frequency 133rd character
Radical ⼀ (1.6)
Strokes 7
Index # 697
TRADITIONAL

Definitions

两 liǎng
  1. 1. two
  2. 2. both
  3. 3. some
  4. 4. a few
  5. 5. tael, unit of weight equal to 50 grams (modern) or 1⁄16 of a catty jīn (old)

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Words containing 两

Word Meaning
not much to choose between the two
dual-use
in a few words (idiom); expressed succinctly
both sides; either side
amphibian; amphibious animals
to be a different person; not to be one's usual self
two or three
Taiwan and mainland; both sides; both shores
fig. to achieve much with little effort
weight; (fig.) importance
uncorrupted; unsoiled by corrupt practices
be mutually hostile; cannot coexist
couple; husband and wife
China's annual top two political meetings
silver currency
one country, two systems policy
frequently
to accommodate both (demands); to satisfy both sides
received and paid for (business term)
(coll.) to feel as though one's head could explode (Tw)
high quality at bargain price
to split sth into two (idiom)
to separate
unfamiliar at first but you get used to it