两个
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Meaning: two of
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两个
两个 (liǎng gè) is a numeral phrase used to indicate the quantity of two, typically for countable nouns. It functions similarly to 'two' in English but is always used with the measure word 个 (gè), making it a specific structure for counting objects or people.
The character 两 (liǎng) originally meant 'both' or 'two,' and 个 (gè) is a general measure word used for people, objects, or abstract concepts. Together, 两个 emphasizes the exact number of two in a concrete context.
Two is commonly used in daily conversations to specify quantities, such as 'two apples' or 'two people.' It is also often used in expressions like 两个都 (liǎng gè dōu), meaning 'both of them,' which highlights inclusivity in discussions about pairs or dualities.
Example Sentences
两个人在公园里散步。
Two people are walking in the park.
我买了两本书。
I bought two books.