双 (shuāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 双 (shuāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 双 (shuāng) means "Double; pair; two.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 又.

Q: How do you write 双 stroke by stroke?

双 has 4 strokes. The radical is 又. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 双 and 又?

双 (shuāng) and 又 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 双?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 又. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 双?

Common words containing 双 include: 双手 (shuāng shǒu) — Both hands.; 一双 (yī shuāng) — a pair; 双人 (shuāng rén) — Double; for two people..

How to Write 双

The character 双 (shuāng) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 又 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

双 is pronounced shuāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Double; pair; two..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 双 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 双

双手 shuāng shǒu

Both hands.

一双 yī shuāng

a pair

双人 shuāng rén

Double; for two people.

Example Sentences

他用双手拿着书。

tā yòng shuāng shǒu ná zhe shū

He held the book with both hands.

我买了一双鞋。

wǒ mǎi le yī shuāng xié

I bought a pair of shoes.

这是一个双人床。

zhè shì yí gè shuāng rén chuáng

This is a double bed.

Similar Characters

又 yòu

叉 chā

及 jí

Practice Writing 双 (shuāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 双

What does 双 (shuāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 双 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 双 and 又?

What mistakes do learners make writing 双?

What common words use 双?

How to Write 双 (shuāng)