双
Meaning:
pair, couple; both; measure word for things that come in pairs
HSK 4
Frequency:
#848
Pinyin:
shuāng
Strokes:
4
Radical:
又
How to Write 双 - 4 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "双" in Chinese
The Chinese character 双 (shuāng) means "pair, couple; both; measure word for things that come in pairs". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 双 include: 女双, 无双, 男双.
📚 Words and Phrases with 双
Common words containing this character
女双
women's doubles (in tennis, badminton etc)
HSK 2
无双
incomparable
HSK 2
男双
men's doubles (in tennis, badminton etc)
HSK 2
双乳
breasts
HSK 2
双人
two-person
HSK 2
唱双簧
lit. to sing a duet
HSK 3
一箭双雕
lit. one arrow, two golden eagles (idiom)
HSK 4
一语双关
to make a pun
HSK 4
又双叒叕
(Internet slang) time after time
HSK 4
名利双收
both fame and fortune (idiom)
HSK 4
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Two hands 又 side-by-side
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "双"?
- The pinyin is shuāng
- How many strokes does "双" have?
- It has 4 strokes
- What does "双" mean?
- pair, couple; both; measure word for things that come in pairs
- What is the radical of "双"?
- The radical is "又"