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双

shuāng

1. measure word classifier: pairs

   我买了一双鞋。

   Wǒ mǎi le yī shuāng xié.

   I bought a pair of shoes.

2. adjective double; even (as in 双方, 双数)

   他们订了一个双人间。

   Tāmen dìng le yī gè shuāngrénjiān.

   They booked a double room.

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