liǎng ㄌㄧㄤˇ loeng5 HSK 1 HSK 2 準備級 1 · Novice 1

  • two
  • both
  • some
  • a few
  • tael, unit of weight equal to 50 grams (modern) or 1⁄16 of a catty jīn ㄐㄧㄣ (old)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 两 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 兩點了。 That was 2 points.
  • 兩好球! Strike two!
  • 前進兩步。 Advance two steps.
  • 按两下铃。 Press the bell twice.
  • 我有两只猫 I have two cats.

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