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两

liǎng

1. numeral two (before classifiers)

   我有两个哥哥。

   Wǒ yǒu liǎng gè gēge.

   I have two older brothers.

2. measure word liang (unit of weight, 50 grams)

   称二两茶叶。

   Chēng èr liǎng cháyè.

   Weigh out two liang of tea.

3. numeral a couple of; a few (indefinite)

   过两天我再来看你。

   Guò liǎng tiān wǒ zài lái kàn nǐ.

   I'll come see you again in a couple of days.

4. noun both sides; the two parties

   这件事情两全其美。

   Zhè jiàn shìqing liǎng quán qí měi.

   This matter is satisfactory to both sides.

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