Pinyin: liǎng

English: two (quantity)

HSK Level: 2 (147 words at this level)

Tone Pattern: 3rd (dipping)

When to use: Use 两 when you want to talk about two (quantity). This word appears in everyday Mandarin conversations and is part of the HSK 2 core vocabulary of 147 words.

The character 两 is part of the HSK 2 vocabulary list with 147 words. Mastering this word helps build the foundation for reading, writing, and speaking Mandarin Chinese.

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