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| − | In Chinese, there are two words for two.
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| − | The digit 2 is 二. This is used generally in numbers, when counting to ten and so on. When specifying quantities, however, 两 is used. This is when you want to say two ''of'' something.
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| − | A good rule is that if a [[measure word]] is used, use 两. 二 does not generally occur with measure words.
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| − | Also remember that two o'clock uses 两: 两点. It's two points on the clock, which is a quantity, so 两 must be used.
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| − | == Sources and further reading ==
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| − | === Books ===
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| − | * [[Chinese: An Essential Grammar, Second Edition]] (pp. 16-7) [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0415372615/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=0415372615 →buy]
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| − | * [[Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 (3rd ed)]] (pp. 53)[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887276385/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=allset-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=0887276385 →buy]
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| − | [[Category:A1 grammar points]]
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