Definitions
(numeral)
double; pair; both
(adjective)
even (number)
Etymology
Simplified form of 雙. Depicts a pair of hands.
About
The character "双" originates from its traditional counterpart "雙", which structurally integrates "雥" indicating two birds and "又" representing a hand, etymologically conveying the idea of capturing a pair of birds. This composition initially signified a matched set, with the meaning gradually broadening from specific avian pairs to any dual or coupled entities, such as in "雙手" for both hands. The simplified form "双" replaces the bird element with another "又", creating a compound of two hands that visually reinforces the concept of a pair. Over time, the character's application extended to denote "double", "both", or "even", and it acquired function as a classifier for items naturally occurring in twos.
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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。