loeng5兩两
Jyutpingloeng5
Yaleléuhng
Definition
Two; used before classifiers or larger base numbers.
neutralnumbers
How it's used
Use this exclusively when counting items or quantities before a measure word or large base numbers like hundred, thousand, or million. It functions as a quantifier rather than a simple digit. When reciting numbers in a sequence or referring to ordinal positions, always switch to 二.
Examples
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Common mistake
Do not use this for the number twelve or any number ending in two, such as twenty-two, as those require 二. Learners often mistakenly say 兩十二 instead of 十二.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
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