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
one person taking on two tasks simultaneously
fig. a situation with two sides to it
in twos and threes
quickly and effortlessly (idiom)
to do sth by fits and starts
places of pleasure (like brothels, tea houses etc)
hurriedly; just a few steps away
in a few words (idiom); expressed succinctly
loss of life and property
to be on the horns of a dilemma (idiom)
for a little while; twice
to be even; to be quits; to be even-steven
to neglect neither one
Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988)
two-China (policy)
double the amount; twice as much
bilateral symmetry
yin and yang; heaven and earth
(Maoism) one divides into two
2000 years; the year 2000
(say) a few words
both countries; two countries
between two countries; bilateral
no killing envoys in war; protect messengers
bilateral relations