liǎng

two; both; some

Character data

Radical ⼊ (11.6)
Strokes 8
SIMPLIFIED

Definitions

兩 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)

Words containing 兩

Word Meaning
(coll.) to feel as though one's head could explode (Tw)
fig. to make a clean break (idiom)
high quality at bargain price
one country, two systems policy of China
to split sth into two (idiom)
to separate
unfamiliar at first but you get used to it
one move, two gains (idiom); two birds with one stone
one person taking on two tasks simultaneously
fig. a situation with two sides to it
in twos and threes
quickly and effortlessly (idiom)
two or three
frequently
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
in a few words (idiom); expressed succinctly
unexpected misfortune; unexpected accident; sudden death
loss of life and property
to be on the horns of a dilemma (idiom)
for a little while; twice
tricks of the trade; the same old trick; a couple of times
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