两 (兩) liǎng

  1. liǎng number two
    Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语 , Subdomain: Quantity
    Notes: 两 is used rather than 二 when measuring quantities. 二 is used for dates and to indicate order (Guoyu '兩' n 2; Unihan '兩').
  2. liǎng measure word unit of weight equal to 50 grams
    Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语 , Subdomain: Quantity
    Notes: This unit is used in the Chinese Market System of Weights and Measures (Guoyu '兩' n 1; Unihan '兩')
  3. liǎng adverb both; mutual
    Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语 , Subdomain: Function Words
    Notes: In the sense of 双方 (Guoyu '兩' adv).
  4. liǎng adjective a few
    Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语 , Subdomain: Function Words
    Notes: In the sense of 几 (Guoyu '兩' adj).

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