No. 813 in Chinese
双
"双" means "pair" or "double."
In a sentence
我有一双鞋。
I have a pair of shoes.
Here, '双' indicates a pair of items, specifically shoes, emphasizing that the items come in twos and are used together.
他伸出双手欢迎我们。
He extended both hands to welcome us.
In this sentence, '双' is used to mean 'both' or 'two' concerning hands, showing their symmetry and association as a pair.
我们需要注意双方面的意见。
We need to consider opinions from both sides.
Here, '双' pertains to 'both sides,' referring to two entities or perspectives that are considered together in a situation.
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