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. :)

lisaC

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▷两班　liǎng bān

娜哇🐸

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