Meanings of 孪
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双 (shuāng) refers to a pair or couple, often used in a broader sense for any two items, while 孪 (luán) specifically denotes twins, emphasizing the sibling relationship.
Be cautious not to confuse 孪 with other similar-sounding words. It is typically used in a neutral tone and is not commonly used in everyday conversation unless discussing family. Common collocations include 孪生 (luánshēng) meaning 'twin born'.
Although 孪 is not in the official HSK vocabulary list, it connects to words related to family and relationships, which are essential at this level. Focus on related terms like 孩子 (háizi, child) and 兄弟 (xiōngdì, brothers) to enhance understanding.
Learners may mistakenly use 孪 in contexts that refer to pairs of objects, where 双 should be used instead. For example, saying '这对孪鞋子' (This pair of twins shoes) is incorrect; it should be '这双鞋子' (This pair of shoes).
Pronunciation of 孪
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Etymology of 孪
Giving birth to a second 亦 child 子
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Case file: 孪
- 1The giveawayGiving birth to a second 亦 child 子
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say twins in Chinese
“twins” in Chinese is孪
The character 孪 (luán) refers to twins, specifically a pair of siblings born at the same time. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts to discuss familial relationships and is often associated with the concept of duality or pairing in broader contexts.
When to use 孪
Be cautious not to confuse 孪 with other similar-sounding words. It is typically used in a neutral tone and is not commonly used in everyday conversation unless discussing family. Common collocations include 孪生 (luánshēng) meaning 'twin born'.
孪 or something close to it
双 (shuāng) refers to a pair or couple, often used in a broader sense for any two items, while 孪 (luán) specifically denotes twins, emphasizing the sibling relationship.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 孪 in contexts that refer to pairs of objects, where 双 should be used instead. For example, saying '这对孪鞋子' (This pair of twins shoes) is incorrect; it should be '这双鞋子' (This pair of shoes).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 孪
双 (shuāng) generally means 'double' or 'pair' and can refer to any two items, while 孪 specifically denotes twins.
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