Discussion of 两/兩 [liǎng] two (used instead of 'er' in some cases); both (sides or parties); a couple of, a few

Discussion of 两/兩

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Number "2" is read 两 (liang3), when appearing before a measure word. Examples: 两个星期，两本书，两张邮票，两条鱼, etc. For nouns that can be used as measure words, we also use 两. For example, we say 两年.

But when it precedes a measure word of length, capacity or weight, "2" can either be 二 (er4) or 两 (liang3). Examples: 二斤苹果 and 两斤苹果 are both correct. (斤, jin1, half kilogram).

lisaC

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Thanks for the explanation! Where do I find your “notes” on liang?

felix.zehetner

Hi Felix, this is already the notes for 两 (liang 3). :) Sorry for the confusion! If you have questions, leave them here. We will try our best to answer. :)

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▷两班　liǎng bān

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How is 两 used to express a quantity or amount? (liǎng)

个学生

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两 (liǎng) is used to express a quantity or amount in Chinese. It is used to refer to two of something, such as 两个人 (liǎng gè rén) meaning "two people". It can also be used to refer to a few of something, such as 两只鸟 (liǎng zhī niǎo) meaning "a couple of birds". It can also be used to refer to both sides or parties, such as 两边 (liǎng biān) meaning "both sides".

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