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二 (èr) — two; the number 2

Definition

The cardinal number 2, used in dates (二月) and standalone counts. Before a measure word, use 两 (liǎng) — not 二: 两个人, not 二个人.

numeral
twothe number 2
Easily confused

Examples

  • 二。
    Wǒ yǒu èr gè péng you.
    I have two friends.
  • 。
    Xiàn zài shì èr yuè.
    It's February now.
  • 二。
    Wǒ chī le èr gè píng guǒ.
    I ate two apples.

Grammar

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