二 (èr) - Two & second

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èr ｜ 2 strokes ｜ radical: 二

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二 · èr

Two;

second;

twice;

different;

disloyal.

Twosecondtwice

Usage highlights

SecondTwo peopleFebruaryTwentyTwiceTwo sides

Synonyms

  • 两— two (used before measure words)
  • 双— pair, couple
  • 对— pair, couple

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I have two apples (两个苹果).
  • This is my second visit (第二次访问).
  • The twins are two years old (两岁).
  • He has two different opinions (两种不同的意见).

Collocations

  • Second(第二)
  • Two people(二人)
  • February(二月)
  • Twenty(二十)
  • Twice(二次)
  • Two sides(双方)

Idioms

  • One heart, one mind(一心一意)
  • In two minds(三心二意)
  • Neither fish nor fowl(不三不四)
  • Unique in the world(独一无二)
  • Say one thing but mean another(说一不二)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Considered a lucky number representing harmony and balance in Chinese culture.
  • Associated with pairs and couples, symbolizing good fortune in relationships.
  • In the I Ching, represents the yin principle and the earth.

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