两
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Stroke order — 7 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 两
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 两 | liǎng | two; both |
| 一举两得 | yī jǔ liǎng dé | one move, two gains (idiom); two birds with one stone |
| 两边 | liǎng bian | either side; both sides |
| 两岸 | liǎng àn | bilateral; both shores |
| 两侧 | liǎng cè | two sides; both sides |
| 两手 | liǎng shǒu | one's two hands; two prongs (of a strategy) |
| 两口子 | liǎng kǒu zi | husband and wife |
| 两栖 | liǎng qī | amphibious; dual-talented |
FAQ
How many strokes does 两 have?
两 has 7 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 两?
The pinyin for 两 is liǎng. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄌㄧㄤˇ.
What does 两 mean in Chinese?
两 means: two; both. It appears in common words such as 两、一举两得、两边.
What is the traditional form of 两?
The traditional form of 两 is 兩.