HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
双 — pair
- Reading
- shuāng
- Meaning
- pair; double; twin
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
双 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is shuāng and it means pair; double; twin. 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.
双 appears in everyday chinese words such as 双 (pair, two), 双方 (both sides) and 双向 (two-way, bidirectional).
Chinese words containing 双
Frequently asked questions
What does 双 mean in Chinese?
双 means pair; double; twin in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 双 read?
双 is read shuāng. Reading it inside real words — 双 and 双方 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 双 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 双 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 双 in a word?
A common word containing 双 is 双 (shuāng) — "pair, two". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 双 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 双 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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