The Chinese word 二 means “two” in English. It is used frequently in everyday conversation, especially when counting or referring to the number two. For example, when saying “two apples” in Mandarin, one would say “两个苹果”. In addition to its numerical meaning, the character 二 is sometimes used as a slang term to mean “stupid” or “idiotic” in certain contexts. However, this usage is considered informal and potentially offensive.
Translation
Number: 2
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 一加一等于二 | yī jiā yī děngyú èr | One plus one equals two |
| 他是二胎 | tā shì èr tāi | He is a second child |
| 我们约定在二点见面 | wǒmen yuēdìng zài èr diǎn jiànmiàn | We agreed to meet at two o’clock |
| 这是第二个问题 | zhè shì dì èr gè wèntí | This is the second question |
| 他是二等兵 | tā shì èr děngbīng | He is a second-class soldier |
| 我们住在二楼 | wǒmen zhù zài èr lóu | We live on the second floor |
| 这是一个二选一的问题 | zhè shì yīgè èr xuǎn yī de wèntí | This is a multiple choice question with two options |
| 我们需要两个人来完成这个任务 | wǒmen xūyào liǎng gè rén lái wánchéng zhège rènwù | We need two people to complete this task |
HSK
二 is part of HSK Level 1 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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