Definitions
(numeral)
double; pair; both
(adjective)
even (number)
Etymology
Simplified form of 雙. Depicts a pair of hands.
About
The character 双, meaning "double" or "pair", originates from its traditional form 雙, which structurally combined a hand with two birds to illustrate the action of capturing a pair, thus establishing its early association with coupled entities. Over time, this literal avian reference broadened into a general concept of twinning or coupling, with the character's meaning expanding to encompass numerical doubling, mutual actions, and serving as a classifier for matched objects. The simplified form 双, constructed from two hand characters, retains the core notion of duality through repetitive pictographs, reflecting a structural evolution that emphasizes symmetry while streamlining the written form without altering its fundamental etymological sense.
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双赢是最好的结果。
我有一双黑色的手套。
她双手拿着一个盒子。
这个房间是双人房。
双方都同意这个计划。
他们是一对双胞胎。
这是一项双重的挑战。
这些草莓是双层的，特别甜。