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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. | 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. | ||
| − | A good rule is that if a [[measure word]] is used, use 两. 二 does not occur with measure words. | + | A good rule is that if a [[measure word]] is used, use 两. 二 does not generally occur with measure words. |
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. | 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. | ||
[[Category:A1 grammar points]] | [[Category:A1 grammar points]] | ||
Revision as of 02:25, 11 November 2011
In Chinese, there are two words for two.
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.
A good rule is that if a measure word is used, use 两. 二 does not generally occur with measure words.
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.
