孿 (luán) - Twin — refers to twins, double, or paired & specifically used for identical twins or things that

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luán ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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孿 · luán

Twin — refers to twins, double, or paired;

specifically used for identical twins or things that come in pairs.

Twin — refers to twins, double, or pairedspecifically used for identical twins or things that

Usage highlights

Twin brothersTwin sistersIdentical twinsTwin phenomenonTwin peaksTwin stars

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They are identical twins (孪生兄弟).
  • The couple had twin daughters (孪生女儿).
  • This phenomenon is called twinning (孪生现象).

Collocations

  • Twin brothers(孪生兄弟)
  • Twin sisters(孪生姐妹)
  • Identical twins(同卵孪生)
  • Twin phenomenon(孪生现象)
  • Twin peaks(孪生峰)
  • Twin stars(孪生星)

Idioms

  • Like two peas in a pod(孪生相似)
  • Twin souls(孪生灵魂)
  • Mirror twins(镜像孪生)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, twins are often seen as having special bonds and connections.
  • The character appears in medical and biological contexts to describe twin phenomena.
  • Traditionally considered auspicious in some contexts, representing double blessings.

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