孪 (luán) - Twin — refers to twins or double birth & describes things that come in pairs or are

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luán ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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孪 · luán

Twin — refers to twins or double birth;

describes things that come in pairs or are identical.

Twin — refers to twins or double birthdescribes things that come in pairs or are

Usage highlights

Twin birthTwin brothersTwin sistersIdentical twinsFraternal twinsTwin phenomenon

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They are twin brothers (孪生兄弟).
  • The phenomenon of twin births (孪生现象).
  • Identical twins (同卵孪生).
  • Twin sisters (孪生姐妹).

Collocations

  • Twin birth(孪生)
  • Twin brothers(孪生兄弟)
  • Twin sisters(孪生姐妹)
  • Identical twins(同卵孪生)
  • Fraternal twins(异卵孪生)
  • Twin phenomenon(孪生现象)

Idioms

  • Born as twins(孪生兄弟)
  • Like twin brothers(如孪生兄弟)
  • Twin peaks(孪生峰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, twins are often seen as auspicious, representing double happiness and good fortune.
  • The character 孪 is composed of 子 (child) and 䜌 (phonetic component), visually representing two children born together.
  • Traditionally, twins were sometimes given names with matching characters or similar meanings to emphasize their bond.

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