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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
双重shuāngchóngdoubleHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #5911, Very Hard
shuāngchóng(shuang1chong2)shuang chong T1
  1. 1double
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March 24, 2026

双重(雙重)shuāngchóng(shuang1chong2)

双重 (shuāngchóng) means 'double' or 'dual' in English, often used to refer to something that has two layers, aspects, or components. It can be applied in various contexts, such as double standards, dual roles, or twofold benefits, indicating a complexity or multifaceted nature of an object or situation.

Strokes13Frequency#5911DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of duality is significant, often reflected in philosophy and traditional beliefs, such as yin and yang, symbolizing balance and harmony between contrasting forces.

Memory tip

Imagine a pair of shoes (双, shuāng) that come in two colors (重, chóng), representing the idea of duality. Visualize a person wearing one shoe of each color, emphasizing the 'double' aspect of the shoes, which helps you remember both pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 双重

shuāngchóng(shuang1chong2)
1double
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About 双重

双重Simplified
雙重Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

双重 (shuāngchóng) vs 重复 (chóngfù) — use 双重 for dual aspects or layers, while 重复 refers specifically to repetition or doing something again.

Usage Notes

Be cautious of using 双重 in contexts that may imply negative connotations, such as 'double standards'. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, so be mindful of the register when incorporating it into conversations. Also, it often collocates with words like '标准' (biāozhǔn, standard) and '身份' (shēnfèn, identity).

HSK Study Tips

While 双重 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can be useful for learners at HSK Level 4 or higher, as it builds on the concept of multiplicity in language. Students should focus on recognizing how this word can modify nouns to describe complex situations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 双重 with simply doubling quantities, leading to incorrect usage, such as saying '我有双重苹果' (wǒ yǒu shuāngchóng píngguǒ, 'I have double apples'). The correct usage would relate to concepts or qualities rather than physical items.

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Component characters

双shuāngdouble
HSK 34 strokes又
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重zhòngheavy
HSK 49 strokes里
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How to say double in Chinese

“double” in Chinese is双重shuāngchóng

双重 (shuāngchóng) means 'double' or 'dual' in English, often used to refer to something that has two layers, aspects, or components. It can be applied in various contexts, such as double standards, dual roles, or twofold benefits, indicating a complexity or multifaceted nature of an object or situation.

When to use 双重

Be cautious of using 双重 in contexts that may imply negative connotations, such as 'double standards'. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, so be mindful of the register when incorporating it into conversations. Also, it often collocates with words like '标准' (biāozhǔn, standard) and '身份' (shēnfèn, identity).

双重 or something close to it

双重 (shuāngchóng) vs 重复 (chóngfù) — use 双重 for dual aspects or layers, while 重复 refers specifically to repetition or doing something again.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 双重 with simply doubling quantities, leading to incorrect usage, such as saying '我有双重苹果' (wǒ yǒu shuāngchóng píngguǒ, 'I have double apples'). The correct usage would relate to concepts or qualities rather than physical items.

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You can say '他有双重身份' (tā yǒu shuāngchóng shēnfèn), meaning 'He has a dual identity.'

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