HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
两 — two (used with measure words)
- Reading
- liǎng
- Meaning
- two (used with measure words)
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
两 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is liǎng and it means two (used with measure words). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
两 appears in everyday chinese words such as 两 (two (of something)), 两岸 (both banks, both shores) and 两极 (two poles, extremes).
Chinese words containing 两
Frequently asked questions
What does 两 mean in Chinese?
两 means two (used with measure words) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 两 read?
两 is read liǎng. Reading it inside real words — 两 and 两岸 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 两 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 两 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 两 in a word?
A common word containing 两 is 两 (liǎng) — "two (of something)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 两 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 两 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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